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Turnovers, slow start cost Titans in CCIW opener
Illinois Wesleyan’s two reserve quarterbacks threw six interceptions as the Titans dug a 24-point first half deficit in a 34-7 loss to No. 9 North Central in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin opener at Tucci Stadium. … MORE
Redbirds Take Down Eagles in 4-2 Win Against EMU
The Illinois State soccer team (4-5-0) snapped a three-game win streak for Eastern Michigan (2-3-2), taking them down 4-2. The Redbirds struggled the first half but were able to make adjustments and dominate the second half.… MORE
Redbird Volleyball Tops UNI in Five in Thrilling MVC Opener
By ISU CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The Illinois State volleyball team outlasted host Northern Iowa in a thrilling five-set match that was the Missouri Valley Conference opener for both teams Friday night at the UNI Tournament at the McLeod Center. Illinois State (6-5, 1-0 MVC) won by scores of 21-25, 25-19, 25-20, 27-29, 15-11. Aly…… MORE
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WJBC 1230 AM: Noon – Game Day 1:00 p.m. – Football – ISU vs. Eastern Illinois 5:30 p.m. – Football – IWU vs. North Central 8:00 p.m. – Baseball – St. Louis at San Francisco (joined in progress) WJBC.com: 9:00 a.m. – Hockey – Bloomington vs. Dubuque at Pittsburgh (exhibition) Listen live here 10:00 a.m. –…… MORE
Three Intercity teams post wins
Three of five Intercity high school football teams posted wins Friday night in high school action.… MORE
Chili Bowl highlights Week 4 of high school football
A hearty portion of high school football will be served Friday night, highlighted by the annual Chili Bowl between the two Unit 5 rivals.… MORE
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Titan football prepares for early CCIW opener
Maurice Shoemaker-Gilmore remembers last year’s North Central game well, but for all the wrong reasons.… MORE
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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…