The Normal CornBelters will be represented by six players in next week’s 2016 Frontier League All-Star Game.… MORE
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CornBelters capture rubber game at Schaumburg
The Normal CornBelters won a pitcher’s duel for the second straight night, taking the rubber game of the series over the Schaumburg Boomers 3-1 on Sunday night at Boomers Stadium.… MORE
Stewart optioned to Triple-A
Former Illinois State and Normal West standout Brock Stewart has been optioned to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate in Oklahoma City, according to cbsla.com.… MORE
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Chiefs doomed by 5-run 1st in loss to Clinton
The Peoria Chiefs allowed five runs in the top of the first inning and fell to the Clinton LumberKings 5-2 Sunday afternoon. … MORE
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CornBelters drop opener at Schaumburg
The Normal CornBelters rallied in the ninth inning but lost 4-1 to the Schaumburg Boomers on Saturday night at Boomers Stadium.… MORE
Sierra drives in 3 as Chiefs beat Clinton
The Peoria Chiefs got a home run and three RBI from Magneuris Sierra to beat the Clinton LumberKings 5-4 on Friday night in the opener of a seven-game home stand. … MORE
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Lefty’s Corner: Stewart on his major league debut
Despite not getting the win in his major league debut, former Illinois State and Normal West High School product Brock Stewart was fairly satisfied with his performance Wednesday in Milwaukee.… 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…