Category Archives: Illinois State Redbirds

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Mar 03, 2022

ISU athletics receives $3 million gift commitment for indoor practice facility
Illinois State University Athletics Director Kyle Brennan. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University Athletics has received a $3 million gift commitment for the indoor p...
Syndicated Author Jan 28, 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 ...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Jan 05, 2022

McLean County Coroner ID’s ISU student involved in Monday night car crash
The accident remains under investigation by the Normal Police Department, McLean County Coroner’s Office, and the McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake...
Syndicated Author Dec 01, 2021

ISU Homecoming Parade this weekend
The parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and steps off at the corner of College Avenue and University Street. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The annual Illinois State Uni...
Syndicated Author Oct 15, 2021

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...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2021

ISU leaders pleased by high vaccination rates among students, employees
ISU is starting the school year requiring students, faculty, and staff to provide proof of vaccination, while those who don’t show proof must submit to weekly saliva-based COVID-19 testing. (WJB...
Syndicated Author Aug 19, 2021

ISU to require face coverings in all public indoor spaces
ISU issued the directive Wednesday as McLean County is currently designated as having "substantial" transmission by the CDC. (Facebook/Bone Student Center) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – In accor...
Syndicated Author Jul 29, 2021