Illinois Wesleyan softball clinched yet another conference title on Saturday, and one senior made school history in the process.… MORE
Category Archives: Illinois Wesleyan Titans
‘So proud of you guys’ A look inside IWU’s CCIW dominance as they prepare for the national tournament
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The Titans left no doubt why they were the number one seed in the Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin, winning three games in three days to punch their ticket to the national tournament. IWU took down archrival Millikin 4-2 in the CCIW championship game in a comeback effort after also winning the regular…… MORE
IWU under investigation by the U.S. Dept. of Ed. Office for Civil Rights
Illinois Wesleyan University is under investigation, alleging that the University discriminated against students. … MORE
Illinois Wesleyan University names Dr. Sheahon Zenger 21st President
After a national search, Illinois Wesleyan University’s Board of Trustees named the university’s 21st President.… MORE
ISU & IWU receiving positive feedback following basketball doubleheader
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL – It was a victory for the Bloomington-Normal community last Sunday as Illinois State and Illinois Wesleyan took to the court for a basketball doubleheader at CEFCU Arena. “It was awesome! To see that many people show up for an exhibition game was incredible.” said ISU Interim Athletic Director Dr. Jeri…… MORE
Illinois Wesleyan renovating softball field ahead of 2025 Division III National Championships
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – The school year has culminated at Illinois Wesleyan University, but the athletic department is gearing up for a busy summer. Renovations are set to begin at the Titan’s softball field, Inspiration Field, as the school prepares to host the 2025 Softball National Championships. “Phase one of two of the renovations…… MORE
ISU-Evansville men’s game moved to Sunday; IWU-Elmhurst games postponed due to COVID-19 protocols
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The Missouri Valley Conference is rescheduling dates for six games and that includes the Illinois State men’s basketball game this weekend against Evansville. 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. Meanwhile,…… MORE
IWU Graduates cross the virtual stage
More than 380 graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University were celebrated virtually Sunday as viewers from around the country watched the 170th Commencement exercises.… MORE
IWU getting an early start in the fall
Taking measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 Illinois Wesleyan plans to start the fall semester early and finish early as well.… MORE
Wednesday scoreboard, Thursday schedule
Scoreboards are sponsored by COUNTRY Financial Representative Eric Lapan.… 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…