The fight for high school sports in Illinois continues and many are hoping for movement in the next few weeks. 

Monticello Schools Superintendent Dr. Vic Zimmerman hopes the vaccine begins to expand the possibilities for student-athletes in Illinois but questions whether it will. It is his prediction we'll likely only get those spring sports in this year.

How much would the vaccine availability and inoculation of Illinoisans impact the prospects of sports this year? Dr. Zimmerman doubts it would have that much impact because it won't be available to everyone by the time decisions on sports or even seasons kick-off.

Many administrators, coaches, parents, and players believe the State of Illinois missed its opportunity to get sports in the fall played as COVID data at the time was very favorable. Dr. Zimmerman indicates while hindsight is always 20/20, even at the time people were still fighting for the games to be played.

The expectation is next week, the IHSA will call a special meeting to decide on the fate of many sports in Illinois. The proverbial can has been kicked to the end of the line for sports in Illinois and now decisions have to be made.