One of 10 birdhouses stands in the retention basin in front of Community, part of a sociology class “Impact Project” aimed at restoring native habitat from the 2024-2025 school year.

As the September slips away, summer fades—along with sunburns, sandals and the scent of sunscreen. In its place: hoodie weather, falling leaves and the unmistakable aroma of bonfires and pumpkin spice. With fall comes a shift in more than just the weather. Our watchlists change too—ditching summer...

Last season, Ironmen football left fans breathless. Undefeated in Big 12 Conference play. A 10-2 record. A 7A IHSA State Quarterfinals appearance. Nearly toppling Mount Carmel—a program that’s long stood as a titan of Illinois high school football. The wins? Impressive. The roster? Stacked—with...

In the Family and Consumer Science department, department head Mrs. Laura Thomas said the store closure will not have a severe impact with other local and online retail options. But it won't go unnoticed. In Thomas's classroom, a dress form stands beside a countertop piled high with colorful fabric...

The six-member counseling team—Mrs. Addie Ince, Mr. Ryan Short, Ms. Carlie Newton, Mrs. Jenn Giermann, Mrs. Kristi Chase and Ms. Brooke Bollmann—helps guide over 2,000 Community students through academic planning, mental health support, peer and family conflict, standardized testing and post-secondary...

Hickman was one of eight Inkspot staff members to compete at the State Finals, joined by Beatrix Alvarez, Arwen Georges, Carter Hull, Brady Phelps and the team of Bella Green, Leon Castaneda and Audra Wolf.

11 Inkspot staff members competed in one of seven IHSA Journalism Sectionals statewide, facing 11 schools from across Central Illinois and the southwest suburbs. The top six finishers in each event earned team points, with the top three advancing to the IHSA State Finals.

As a junior, Jonah Roper posted his best high school season on the mound for the Ironmen after spending the previous two seasons hampered by injury.

Mock Trial showcased their 2025 case, "People of the State of Illinois v. Peyton Reed," to the majority of sophomore students on Feb. 24 in the auditorium. The presentation was a collaboration with English II teachers, aiming to help lay out how a criminal legal proceeding should function to support...

The Ironmen advanced to the Normal Sectional with a fourth-place team finish at Regionals.

Last season, the Ironmen had several scoring chances against the Maroons in Sectional Semis but were unable to convert. Community’s keeper Parker Michels recorded some spectacular saves in the net, but was unable to prevent the Maroons from advancing to the Sectional Championships. This season, Bode...

Swanson and Zach Knox-Doyle call Ironmen basketball, alongside Ben Kerber, during the 2023-24 season.

When the red carpet rolled out for the 75th Emmy Awards on Jan. 15, television’s best were recognized for their outstanding work. Among the nominees stealing the spotlight were the cast and crew behind the sensational Amazon original series “Daisy Jones and the Six.” Ahead of the award ceremony,...

A small fire occurred in room 75, the boys locker room in the Athletic hallway shortly after 11:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6. In an email to parents, principal Dr. Adam Zbrozek said: "The fire was immediately extinguished and all students and staff were safe and uninjured. Due to the quick response,...

The Normal Fire Department was at Community Wednesday, Dec. 6. investigating a small fire set by a student in the boys locker room in the Athletic hallway. School Resource Officer Mr. Jeremy Flood said the investigation is still ongoing.

The Ironmen threw down a 68-43 win over the Bloomington Raiders in the 2023-24 season opener at the Shirk Center Nov. 20. Community dominated the opening minutes of the Intercity tournament, slamming down four dunks in the contest’s opening three minutes of play and jumped out to a 14-0 lead over...