Category Archives: Illinois State Redbirds

Governor picks criminal justice instructor to serve on ISU’s governing board

Governor picks criminal justice instructor to serve on ISU’s governing board

By 25 News NORMAL – Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced he’s naming an Illinois State University graduate to fill one of the vacant positions on the school’s governing board. The Illinois Senate has yet to confirm Anthony Byrd’s appointment to ISU’s Board of Trustees. Byrd is an adjunct criminal justice instructor for Lindenwood University…MORE

ISU Athletic Director Kyle Brennan receives contract extension

ISU Athletic Director Kyle Brennan receives contract extension

By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Illinois State University on Tuesday announced a contract extension for Director of Athletics Kyle Brennan. According to a news release, the extension runs until June 30, 2027, and includes a yearly salary of $242,892 as well as the eligibility of a bonus for academic and athletic success, not to exceed…MORE

Illinois State hires former Redbird for soccer head coach vacancy

Illinois State hires former Redbird for soccer head coach vacancy

By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State has filled another vacant head coaching position, as Athletic Director Kyle Brennan announced the hiring of Wisconsin assistant coach Marisa Kresge to be the next soccer coach at ISU. Kresge spent one season as a Redbird in 2016, before heading north to join the coaching staff at Wisconsin.…MORE

ISU to be featured on Amazon Prime show ‘The College Tour’

ISU to be featured on Amazon Prime show ‘The College Tour’

By HOI ABC NORMAL – A TV show highlighting colleges across the country has made its way to Central Illinois. Illinois State University will be in the spotlight on the Amazon Prime show ‘The College Tour’. Crews have been in pre-production for the last two months getting to know the Twin Cities and the campus…MORE

ISU announces Allie Matters as head volleyball coach

ISU announces Allie Matters as head volleyball coach

By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinois State University has named Allie Matters the eighth head coach in the history of the Redbird volleyball program. “I am so grateful for this opportunity to lead the Illinois state volleyball team,” Matters said in a news release. “I want to thank President Terri Goss Kinzy, Director of Athletics…MORE

ISU updates face covering requirements

ISU updates face covering requirements

By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Face coverings will be recommended, but not required in most facilities starting March 21 at Illinois State University. In a coronavirus update, the university said its updating the guidelines to reflect the state and CDC face covering guidance. Face coverings will still be required in clinical settings, at university events…MORE

ISU athletics receives $3 million gift commitment for indoor practice facility

ISU athletics receives $3 million gift commitment for indoor practice facility

By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinois State University Athletics has received a $3 million gift commitment for the indoor practice facility project from entrepreneur Dee Miller, his wife Sheila Marshall-Miller ’94, and former Illinois State student-athlete and professional football player BJ Bello. “We are incredibly grateful to Dee, Sheila, and BJ for their commitment to…MORE

Blogs

Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all

By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year.  It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …

Is federal mobilization the answer?

By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city.   Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…

In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans

By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…

Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life

Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University.   We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk.  Going to work every day for some people means…