On Monday morning, the Illinois State Redbird community honored the lives of the ‘Redbird 7.’… MORE
Category Archives: Illinois State Redbirds
ISU faculty union votes to authorize strike for fair pay
Members of the United Faculty of ISU overwhelmingly approved an authorization to strike, in voting that ended at noon Friday.… MORE
ISU’s African American Studies launches Black History Month film series
Illinois State University’s African American Studies Program is hosting its inaugural film series.… MORE
Illinois State University Police Dept. therapy K-9 to retire
Illinois State University Police plan to retire their therapy K-9 after more than five years of dedicated service.… MORE
Relive the Moments during ISU’s 2024 Homecoming
By WMBD-TV NORMAL -The Illinois State University Redbirds are “reliving treasured times” during their Homecoming Week. “When we thought about this year we thought about how Homecoming is all about making memories and revisiting those memories. So, we wanted to celebrate that,” Senior Director for ISU Alumni Engagement Stephanie Duquenne said. ISU encourages anyone sharing…… MORE
Illinois State University raises $35.4M in 2024 fiscal year
The numbers are in, and Illinois State University collected more than $30 million in private donations in the past fiscal year.… MORE
Ballin’ on Beaufort back for a second year in Uptown Normal
Illinois State University plans to bring back Ballin’ on Beaufort, a preseason basketball event for fans in uptown Normal.… MORE
Illinois State University is asking for federal help to build a new STEM lab
Illinois State University is on the cusp of a new STEM lab but needs government funding.… MORE
ISU Board of Trustees sign off on increase to student fees, housing, and meal plans
Board of Trustee members at Illinois State University approved a proposal to increase student fees, housing, and meal plans.… MORE
ISU Board of Trustees to vote on tuition, room and board, and dining increase on Friday
The Board of Trustees at Illinois State University plans to convene later this week to vote on proposed increases to student fees, housing, and meal plans. … 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…