Hancock Stadium

The Illinois High School Association says the return of the state football finals to Normal was a success. The finals have been held over the last 25 years at the University of Illinois and Northern Illinois University, before returning to Hancock Stadium this year.

It’s been two decades since Robert Carr founded Give Something Back. Since then, more than $40 million worth of scholarships has been given to more than 2,000 students.

Bloomington-Normal and ISU have submitted a bid to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) to host the state football title games from 2023 to 2027, said Crystal Howard, president and CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Illinois State University athletics has announced it will allow up to 20% capacity for its spring football schedule at Hancock Stadium this season, but…