The Illinois High School Association is creating a new concussions-related advisory council that'll include the son of former Chicago Bear Dave Duerson. That and other initiatives the IHSA is announcing Tuesday comes in the wake of a class-action suit alleging the IHSA isn't doing enough to protect against head injuries. Duerson killed himself in 2011 and left notes asking that his brain be tested for a concussion-related disease. IHSA Director Marty Hickman says TreggDuerson "brings a very unique perspective" to the issue. Hickman says the steps aren't "directly related" to the lawsuit. But plaintiff's attorney Joe Siprut says he's glad the lawsuit's already "provoking change," but adds the initiatives don't go nearly far enough.
IHSA to announce new initiatives
