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ISU men’s basketball announces 2023-24 non-conference schedule
It’s highlighted by six home games, a trip to the Gulf Coast Showcase in Fort Myers, Florida, and road games at Saint Louis and Kentucky.… MORE
ISU football picked 7th in MVFC preseason poll
The Illinois State University football team was picked seventh in the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll voted on by league coaches, media, and sports information directors. … MORE
Heartland baseball coach Chris Razo named ABCA national coach of the year
After leading the Heartland Community College baseball team to a national title this past season, head coach Chris Razo has been named the 2023 NJCAA Division II Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA).… MORE
Heartland’s Sam Antonacci named NJCAA DII baseball Player of the Year
Heartland Community College infielder Sam Antonacci has been named the 2023 NJCAA Division II Baseball Player of the Year.… MORE
Illinois Wesleyan renovating softball field ahead of 2025 Division III National Championships
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – The school year has culminated at Illinois Wesleyan University, but the athletic department is gearing up for a busy summer. Renovations are set to begin at the Titan’s softball field, Inspiration Field, as the school prepares to host the 2025 Softball National Championships. “Phase one of two of the renovations…… MORE
12-year-old Cooper Burnette signed by ISU football through Team IMPACT
Illinois State football added to their program on Thursday with the signing of 12-year-old Cooper Burnette through Team IMPACT.… MORE
ISU men’s basketball adds Jason Slay to coaching staff
By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinois State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pedon is adding to his coaching staff. Jason Slay comes to ISU after spending two seasons at the University of South Florida where he was an assistant coach with the Bulls. “Jason came very highly recommended to me early on in our search,”…… MORE
Illinois State University names new Interim Athletics Director
By WMBD-TV NORMAL – Illinois State University Interim President Dr. Aondover Tarhule has named the new Interim Athletics Director that will start May 1. According to an ISU press release, Dr. Jeri Beggs will take over the position. Beggs is a professor in Illinois State’s Department of Marketing and has a history of service to the National…… MORE
ISU’s Paige Robinson drafted by Dallas Wings
By WMBD-TV NORMAL – Illinois State’s star guard and reigning Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year Paige Robinson was drafted by the Dallas Wings in the third round of the WNBA Draft Monday night. Robinson is the first-ever Redbird player to be drafted into the league. She amassed more than 2,000 points in four years at…… 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…