Category Archives: Illinois State Redbirds
ISU freshman enrollment down slightly from last year
Official enrollment figures were computed after the 10th day of classes. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University’s fall enrollment decl...
Sep 04, 2020
Apparent anti-police slur spray-painted in Uptown Normal, NPD says
Police said there have been no arrests. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Using black spray paint, vandals drew graffiti at multiple locations in Uptown Nor...
Aug 27, 2020
McLean County Health Department aims to boost contact tracing at ISU
The project director and field contact tracer would work until grant money runs out or through May 31, 2021, which ever comes first. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL ...
Aug 17, 2020
Will there be ISU football in the fall?
Illinois State University athletic director Larry Lyons. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – While answers are still slim on Illinois State football, ISU’s Athletic Director...
Jul 31, 2020
ISU President Dietz: ‘We are open for business’
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz said Dining facilities and university housing will be open, but with some restrictions. (Photo courtesy: ISU) By Blake Haas NORMAL – With Illinois...
Jun 11, 2020
COVID-19 comes to campus
The first positive case reported at Illinois State (Illinois State University photo) By Katherine MurphyThe fist case of COVID-19 has been reported on the campus of Illinois State University.In a...
May 11, 2020
Lyons: Targeting a normal football season
Will fans be allowed at Hancock Stadium this fall? ISU athletic director Larry Lyons said time will tell. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The NCAA put all spring sports on hold t...
May 06, 2020
After weeks of e-learning, ISU plans online commencement for spring and summer grads
ISU said it is awarding 3,601 baccalaureate degrees and 726 graduate degrees. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Illinois State University is offering pomp and ci...
May 04, 2020
ISU and IWU announce cancellation of commencement ceremonies
Illinois State University will hold a virtual commencement ceremony for Spring 202 graduates. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Due to COVID-19, Illinois State University and Il...
Mar 20, 2020
ISU Professor: Changing student television class to online will be a “huge challenge”
Students at Illinois State Universities’ TV-10 is meeting through Zoom. (Photo courtesy: TV-10/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – From on-air to online, one Illinois State University profess...
Mar 19, 2020
