Illinois State Athletics on Wednesday announced a multi-year sponsorship with State Farm to include on-field logos at Hancock Stadium.… MORE
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Springfield Black leader upset after Judge rules to delay accused Sonya Massey murder status hearing
Justice delayed is justice denied. That’s what a Springfield Black leader is saying about the latest move in the Sonya Massey case. … MORE
Tri-Valley Vikings clinch conference championship over Eureka in Week 8
By Jake Fogal EUREKA – A conference title was on the line in Woodford County in Week 8 as the 7-0(5-0) Eureka Hornets hosted the 6-1(5-0) Tri-Valley Vikings. The game began with fireworks as the Vikings pounced on a fumble on the opening kickoff of the contest. Tri-Valley took the lead off of the turnover…… MORE
Bloomington Bison open season this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena
By WJBC BLOOMINGTON – The inaugural season for the Bloomington Bison kicks off this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena against the Toledo Walleye. To celebrate hockey’s return to Bloomington, the Bison plan to host a fan fest Saturday evening outside of Grossinger Motors Arena. The event kicks off at 4:30 p.m., with Bison players walking…… MORE
Bloomington Purple Raiders bounce back in Week 7 with win over Peoria Notre Dame
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – Fresh off its first loss of the season, the Purple Raiders of Bloomington came out hungry in Week 7 to get back into the win column over Peoria Notre Dame. Bloomington throughout the season has been a team that sets the tone early in ballgames, but Peoria Notre Dame senior…… MORE
Normal Community defense unravels Bloomington’s perfect season in Week 6 victory
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – In a clash between two intercity schools, Bloomington and Normal Community’s rivalry was renewed in Week 6 of the High School football season. Both teams have had stellar season’s as Bloomington was riding an undefeated campaign through five weeks, while Normal Community has only one blemish against a non-conference opponent…… MORE
LeRoy Panthers blow by Tuscola in windy Week 5 victory
By Jake Fogal LEROY – Heavy winds Friday night could not slow down the LeRoy football team as the Panthers ran all over Tuscola in Week 5. LeRoy entered Week 5 of the high school football season as the fifth ranked team in Class 1A, and continued to prove why after leveling Tuscola 57-7. The…… MORE
Purple Raiders stay undefeated after dismantling Normal West in Week 4
By Jake Fogal NORMAL – The Bloomington Purple Raiders are a secret no more. Having a chip on their shoulders heading into this rivalry matchup against Normal West, BHS hadn’t beaten their rivals since 2012. The Purple Raiders came into the matchup undefeated at 3-0, while the Wildcats were entering the game at 2-1. Bloomington…… MORE
U-High Pioneers explode for 48 points in rout over Decatur MacArthur
By Jake Fogal NORMAL – U-High unloaded for six touchdowns in Week 3 as the Pioneers opened conference play in the Central State Eight against Decatur MacArthur. University High kept the General’s sputtering on offense throughout the contest, and picked up the blowout win 48-7. U-High quarterback Alek Weiland shared the pigskin all night with…… MORE
Ironmen take home 30th annual Chili Bowl victory over Normal West in Week 2
By Jake Fogal NORMAL – The 30th edition of the Chili Bowl went the way of the Normal Community Ironmen for the second year and a row, as NCHS beatdown Normal West 48-7. The connection between quarterback Kyle Beaty and receiver Mar’Quan Gary was on display early in the game, as the duo put up…… 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…