The Glow of Friday Night Lights

High school football is about to take over Friday nights again in Illinois, and you can tell even before the first whistle blows that there are signs that it's close to game time.

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The Soundtrack of Marching Bands

Football is a huge sport all over the country. In some states, it's practically a religion, and here in Illinois, it's nothing to sneeze at either. From the sounds of the marching bands to the glow of the stadium lights overhead, some sights always mean kickoff is nearing.

The Energy of the Crowd

You don't need a scoreboard to know when high school football is back in Illinois, either. You can feel the electricity. The tension. The anticipatio

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