NORMAL, Ill. - Quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse left the game with an apparent shoulder injury in the third quarter after taking a brutal hit and did not return for the rest of what would be a 35-3 defensive routing by the number 18th ranked Oklahoma Sooners. The Redbirds entered the half down 21 and only managed to score a singular 33-yard field goal made by kicker Matt Maldonado late in the […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Friday Night Lights is back in Illinois as the IHSA high school football season kicked off on Friday. Normal University started the year off right where they left off, putting up 71 points as they traveled to Peoria to kick off their season. The Pioneers defeated Manuel 71-26 to start their year 1-0. Next week, UHigh will host Bloomington High School in their first home game of […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - A new major was introduced into Illinois State University's School of Communication this school year. The sports communication program, launched this fall, has already attracted 68 students who have declared it as either their primary or secondary major. Director of the School of Communication, Aimee Miller-Ott, explained that Sports Communication encompasses so much more than just broadcasting and media, as it […]
BLOOMINGTON- Ill. - The planned March on Bloomington, advertised by a flyer circulating in Bloomington-Normal with a swastika insignia symbolizing the group’s promise to “claim Illinois for real citizens," turned out to be false. What turned out to be true was the pushback against the supposed march’s narrative, as a couple of hundred citizens showed up to protest for an inclusive community. Organizations such as the Central Illinois American Civil […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Bobzbay Books partnered with Clover’s Cat Club for a non-profit share day, bringing rescue cats into the store for customers to enjoy. Clover’s was founded in 2024 and aims to help re-house cats in the Bloomington-Normal area. In less than a year, Clover’s has already helped 250 cats find their forever homes. Executive Director Paige Sveda explained the environment of Clover's. “Picture if a cat cafe and […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Theft was the most frequently reported crime by Illinois State University police this week. The first incident occurred on Monday around 10 a.m. at Haynie Hall, followed by another on Thursday evening at Watterson Towers. Police also responded to domestic disputes on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The Normal Police Department reported a series of thefts throughout the week. On Thursday, two incidents were reported. One around 7 […]
This week on Flashback Friday Niyah, Cami, and Nora made you remember when you danced Just cause! as they brought you tunes from the hit game series "Just Dance". In the playlist for this week you will hear songs from Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, The Black eyed Peas, and Avril Lavigne! Tune in next week as they Diva down with songs from Rupaul's Lip sync battle! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wzvnL5c75wo7YHo0txvIU?si=6f56d0c9838a4917
NORMAL, Ill. - As the 2025 school year kicks off, cross country looks to race right back to where they left off last year. Beginning Aug. 29, the Redbirds will head to Champaign to start their season in the Fighting Illini Invite with a shook-up lineup after a summer of graduations and transfers. The Redbirds finished the season last year impressively with the women’s team finishing sixth in the […]
NORMAL, Ill. – With the high school football season set to kick off this weekend, University High School head coach Brody Walworth shared his expectations for the Pioneers as they prepare for another year on the gridiron. Walworth emphasized the importance of building a program rooted in values and discipline, saying his team’s success will come from more than just talent on the field. “In our program we have four […]
