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Category Archives: Local Sports
Redbird baseball falls to Milwaukee in record 18-inning game
The Illinois State and Milwaukee baseball teams played the longest known game in the history of both programs, as the visiting Panthers outlasted the Redbirds in a game that was scoreless for the first 16 innings Sunday at Duffy Bass Field. Milwaukee won, 4-1, in 18 innings.… MORE
Cardinals take on Marlins on WJBC
The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Miami Marlins at 11:45 a.m. on WJBC 1230 AM today.… MORE
Cardinals spring training action, Thunder hockey on WJBC
The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Boston Red Sox in Cactus League exhibition play today with coverage on WJBC 1230 AM beginning at 11:45 a.m.… MORE
Thunder back on track, win 6-2 over Lincoln
The first period was a prediction of how the Bloomington Thunder’s win over the Lincoln Stars would go.… MORE
Redbirds’ late rally not enough in 8-5 loss to Milwaukee
The Illinois State baseball team spotted Milwaukee an early six-run lead and rallied late, but it wasn’t enough as the Redbirds suffered an 8-5 loss in their home opener Friday at Duffy Bass Field.… MORE
U-High names Bolhuis new head volleyball coach
Mike Bolhuis has been named the new Head Volleyball Coach at University High School, Normal IL.… MORE
Redbird baseball home opener, Thunder hockey, Sportstalk on WJBC
The Illinois State baseball team will host its first games of the year at Duffy Bass Field this weekend, as the Redbirds welcome in Milwaukee for a three-game series, beginning today.… MORE
Thunder win streak snapped at Dubuque
Powered by a late third period charge, the Bloomington Thunder suffered their first loss since February 21 in a 5-2 decision with the Dubuque Fighting Saints.… MORE
Thunder, Sportstalk on WJBC
The Bloomington Thunder begin a key weekend with a road contest against the Dubuque Fights Saints tonight.… 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…