Category Archives: Illinois State Redbirds
ISU men’s basketball adds Jason Slay to coaching staff
Jason Slay comes to ISU after spending two seasons at the University of South Florida where he was an assistant coach with the Bulls. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinoi...
Apr 19, 2023
ISU President Terri Goss-Kinzy resigns from leadership post
The university says the resignation was effective February 14. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois State University)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The president of Illinois State University, Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy...
Feb 15, 2023
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
ISU trustees to vote on naming rights and sponsorship agreement to rename Redbird Arena
ISU trustees will meet Friday at 9 a.m. in the Bone Student Center Old Main Room. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena will soon be getting a ne...
Oct 12, 2022
ISU men’s and women’s hoops release non-conference schedules for upcoming season
Both of the Redbirds men’s and women’s basketball teams will begin play in early November. (Greg Halbleib)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Both the men’s and women’s basketball...
Aug 18, 2022
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
ISU to be featured on Amazon Prime show ‘The College Tour’
ISU's episode will kick off season six and the show is slated to air on Amazon Prime video in November. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – A TV show highlighting colleges across the country has...
Apr 07, 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
