The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, committed six errors in an 11-5 loss to the Southern Illinois Miners on Friday night at the Corn Crib.… MORE
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Missouri State scores run-rule win over Redbirds
The Illinois State baseball team gave up 18 hits in six innings as Missouri State earned a 17-5 run-rule win over the Redbirds Friday night at Hammons Field.… MORE
Redbirds add Turner to Womens Basketball roster
The Illinois State women’s basketball program will welcome Deja Turner to the team starting next season, as she signed her National Letter of Intent, it was announced Friday by head coach Barb Smith.… MORE
Thunder defenseman Ghafari commits to Michigan State
The Bloomington Thunder are pleased to announce another player moving on to a Division I program as defenseman Butrus Ghafari (Michigan State University) revealed his commitment to Michigan State University on Thursday afternoon.… MORE
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Chiefs blown out in road trip finale
The Peoria Chiefs fell to the Kane County Cougars 10-0 on Thursday night to snap a season-best five-game win streak. The loss drops the Chiefs to 20-19 on the season but they still went 7-3 on a season-long 10-game road trip and return to Dozer Park for a seven-game homestand Friday night with Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta beginning a rehab stint.… MORE
Redbirds drop opener to Missouri State
The Illinois State baseball team tallied 13 hits but couldn’t overcome 19 runners left on base and eight walks issued in a 9-2 loss to Missouri State Thursday afternoon at Hammons Field.… MORE
Strandgard, de los Reyes Earn NFCA All-Region Honors
Illinois State softball’s Riley Strandgard and Jordan de los Reyes have been named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Mideast Region teams, as announced by the NFCA Thursday.… MORE
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Wallace bounces back in season’s final round at Kohler Regional
Illinois State men’s golfer Trent Wallace wrapped up a very successful freshman campaign Wednesday at the NCAA Kohler Regional.… 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…