Category Archives: Illinois State Redbirds
Missing ISU student discovered dead in Normal late Friday night
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Normal Police Department. (Flickr)By Jake FogalNORMAL – An Illinois State student reported missing on Thursday was found dead late Friday night i...
Jan 29, 2023
Governor picks criminal justice instructor to serve on ISU’s governing board
The Illinois Senate has yet to confirm Anthony Byrd's appointment to ISU's Board of Trustees. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced he's nam...
Aug 09, 2022
ISU Athletic Director Kyle Brennan receives contract extension
Kyle Brennan was named ISU’s athletic director in December of 2020 and begins his third academic year at the helm of the department. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State...
Jul 27, 2022
Illinois State hires former Redbird for soccer head coach vacancy
Last season with the Badgers, Kresge and staff led UW to a 10-6-6 overall record and a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON –...
May 23, 2022
State higher Ed. board approves new College of Engineering at Illinois State University
ISU officials are targeting the fall of 2025 for enrollment of the first class of an estimated 130 students, rising to reach 520 students by the fourth year, according to a release. (Photo courtesy: I...
Mar 15, 2022
ISU announces Allie Matters as head volleyball coach
Matters joins the Redbird volleyball program after four seasons as the head coach at Wright State University. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University has n...
Mar 08, 2022
ISU updates face covering requirements
There is no change to the university's COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements at this time. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Face coverings will be recommende...
Mar 03, 2022
ISU reveals cost of supplying KN95 masks to all on campus
Administrators said recent data show KN95 masks provide a "heightened degree of protection. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – All students, faculty, and staff at Illinois State University are ...
Jan 21, 2022
ISU-Evansville men’s game moved to Sunday; IWU-Elmhurst games postponed due to COVID-19 protocols
The Redbirds and Purple Aces will now play on Sunday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. at Redbird Arena. The game was originally scheduled Saturday in Evansville. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The...
Jan 05, 2022
ISU celebrating 100 years of homecoming
Other information about events throughout the week can be found here. (Twitter/Illinois State University Homecoming)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University is celebrating 100 years of ho...
Oct 12, 2021
