Illinois high school football state title games will come back to Bloomington-Normal in 2023.
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) board on Wednesday approved a four-year contract with Illinois State University and the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau starting next year. Northern and Southern Illinois universities and the University of Illinois also submitted bids.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Crystal Howard said she’s delighted with the development that will have a significant economic impact. ISU hosted high school state title games from 1974 to 1998. In recent years, they have rotated between DeKalb and Champaign.
“We appreciate all of the hosting bids that we received for the IHSA Football State Finals,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. “Seeing the passion that these university…
