Southern Illinois jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, as the Salukis secured a Homecoming victory over Illinois State by a score of 42-7 on Saturday afternoon at Saluki Stadium. … MORE
Category Archives: Illinois State Redbirds
Spack takes 1st loss in stride at SIU awaits
Coach Brock Spack knows the Illinois State football program has reached a certain lofty status when he sees how fans react after a loss.… MORE
Redbirds suffer first loss of season
The Illinois State offense struggled all game to get something going against NAU, who put up 443 yards of total offense in a 37-6 win at the Walkup Skydome Saturday.… MORE
Spack not concerned about altitude in N. Arizona matchup
Illinois State football coach has a simple solution to address the high altitude that the Redbirds will face at Northern Arizona on Saturday.… MORE
ISU’s Jankiewicz named MVC Freshman of Week for 2nd straight week
For the second week in a row and the third time this year, Illinois State’s Stef Jankiewicz has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Volleyball Freshman of the Week, the league announced Monday.… MORE
ISU’s Smith named MVC Defense Player of Week for 3rd time
Sophomore goalkeeper Haley Smith earned MVC Defensive Player of the Week for the third time this season following standout performances against UMKC and Western Illinois.… MORE
Redbirds jump out to early lead in win over Sycamores
A 24-point first half offensive output was more than enough for Illinois State Saturday night as the Redbirds secured a 24-13 win over the Indiana State Sycamores… MORE
Muller: Scandal shocking, but clean-up of college athletics welcome
The FBI’s involvement in the unfolding college basketball recruiting scandal has come as a shock to Illinois State men’s basketball coach Dan Muller, although he welcomes the clean-up of his sport.… MORE
Illinois State football limits practices due to heat
Illinois State football coach Brock Spack is grateful to finally see some cooler weather.… MORE
Illinois State’s Slattery named MVFC Special Teams Player of Week
Illinois State senior placekicker Sean Slattery was a key factor in the Redbirds’ win over Missouri State, and for his efforts he was named the MVFC Special Teams Player of the Week Sunday.… 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…