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Chicago TribuneSunday, 24 May 2026

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TEAMS IN LIMBO

Amid Illinois high school co-op controversy, an underdog girls lacrosse team plays on

How they framed it

The story examines the local impact of a state-level administrative rule change on high school athletics, focusing on the U-46 girls' lacrosse team as a case study in unintended consequences.

Context

An Illinois High School Association rule change regarding 'co-op' sports teams—which allow students from different schools to compete together—is set to take effect, potentially disbanding teams and reducing student opportunities.

Striking phrase

“a season of learning, played in limbo”

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