Photo courtesy Illinois State University BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Ewing Cultural Center is hosting the “Trick-Or-Treating at the Manor”. Toni Tucker, director of the Ewing Cultural Center says that on Halloween night (which is this Sunday), the Center will be offering treats to guests from 4 to 6 PM, which will be handed out by costumed volunteers. The event is not just limited to trick or treating, however, as guests […]
In the October edition of the Birds-I-View, hosts Maritza Navar-Lopez, Camberyn Kelley, and Jack Podlesnik, along with the WZND News Team, take an inside look at women's rights, involvement in athletics and education, and safety. WZND’s Ashley Daniels starts the show by discussing the Equal Rights Amendment. (2:59-5:33). Next, Blake Hornstein talks education, and how women are prominent but still looking for more equality in the field (6:47-8:53). Then Madison […]
Photo Courtesy of Normal Fire Department Facebook Page NORMAL, Ill.-The McLean County Coroner has pronounced a teenager dead after a fatal vehicle crash. Coroner Kathy Yoder explained that around 11:49 a.m. Normal Police Department responded to a crash on Main Street and Summit which involved a school bus and a passenger vehicle. The passenger vehicle driver was identified as 19-year-old Gavin Lartz. According to Yoder the bus was occupied by […]
Story by Carter Gette Image courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL Ill.- The Illinois State Men’s Tennis season is coming to a close and this means there is time for the players to work on their craft and get stronger in the offseason. With an experienced team, an exciting spring season brings lots of opportunity. Head Coach Mark Klysner believes the Redbirds “have big things ahead of them”. When discussing the season, […]
Photo courtesy goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State volleyball team is set for another 2 game swing on the road this weekend, matching up against Southern Illinois and Missouri State. ISU is currently on a five game winning streak, accumulating for a 8-3 conference record, and are looking to extend it this weekend. The Redbirds have been a force to reckon with in recent weeks, shooting up to second […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Playoff football kicks off tonight with the Normal Community Ironmen going up against the Blue Island Eisenhower Cardinals. Kickoff for this game will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. The Ironmen are coming off of an undefeated season and look to bring their momentum into the playoffs. Head coach Jason Drengwitz describes the emotions the team is feeling heading into the playoffs. "I think they are really excited, […]
NORMAL, Ill. - While there is an abundance of spooky festivities happening this Halloween season, none are quite as scary as contracting COVID. “You can get out there,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci. “This is a time that children love. It’s a very important part of the year for children.” Although it may seem intimidating and challenging to celebrate Halloween with the fear of COVID looming, it can be done by […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State men’s basketball team was picked to finish last in the 2021-22 Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll. The poll is voted on annually by a panel of coaches, sports information directors and media. The Redbirds were also the only team to not have any players selected to the all-MVC preseason teams. Despite the projection, ISU head coach Dan Muller is confident any outside noise will […]
Image courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Cross-Country program will host the Missouri Valley Conference Championship this Friday, October 29th at Weibring Golf Course. Both the men's and women’s cross-country teams look to start their postseason with a strong performance, before traveling to the NCAA Midwest Regional on November 12th in Iowa City, Iowa. The Redbirds closed out their regular season at the Illini invite last weekend, […]
