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Yearly Archives: 2017
Redbird Men’s Basketball falls in wire-to-wire overtime against Charleston Southern
The Illinois State Redbirds dropped its post-Thanksgiving battle to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, falling in overtime 64-62. The game was Illinois State’s first overtime game since January 4 of last season against Missouri State.… MORE
Country Financial survey highlights pressure student loan debt puts on Illinois students
A survey from Country Financial indicates half of Illinois students say loans play a large role in determining whether or not they pursue higher education.… MORE
Man’s body discovered in Kickapoo Creek
The body of a man was found this afternoon in Kickapoo Creek near Route 150 and the village of Downs.… MORE
Rose leads Titans to victory in Memphis
Brady Rose scored eight unanswered points after Illinois Wesleyan’s lead had been trimmed to three midway through the second half as the Titans pulled away to an 80-59 win over Millsaps in the Rhodes Thanksgiving Classic at Mallory Gymnasium.
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Livingston horticulture expert suggests buying from local farmers during the holidays
As people head to the grocery stores to prepare for holiday meals, a horticulture educator is suggesting buying food for the holidays locally.… MORE
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Illinois Supreme Court tosses Beaman appeal
The Illinois Supreme Court has tossed an appeal made by Alan Beaman, who claims three former Normal police officers pressured prosecutors to charge him with the death of his former girlfriend.… MORE
Denny’s Doughnuts preps holiday coffee cakes for fundraiser
Denny’s Doughnuts in Bloomington is preparing special holiday coffee cakes as a fundraiser for the WJBC Brotherhood Tree.… MORE
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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…