NORMAL, Ill. -The first team under the spotlight for the IHSA boys basketball season is Central Catholic, as the Saints gear up for the 2025-26 campaign. Central Catholic finished last season with a 22-12 record, ending in a heartbreaking one-point loss, 40-39. This week, we spoke with head coach Jason Welch, senior Eoin Kone and junior Keyshawn Manning. Coach Welch reflected on last season and how the team regrouped during […]
Image Courtesy of Indiana State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State football is coming off a road victory over Indiana State, increasing its win streak to three games — the second time this season. After a stellar performance in all three phases, the Redbirds will look to extend their streak with a big road test ahead at South Dakota State this weekend. All three phases were firing on all cylinders […]
NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State women’s basketball hosted Chicago State on Wednesday morning for Education Day at CEFCU Arena. With more than 5,000 local middle school and junior high students in attendance, the Redbirds fed off that energy from the start, jumping out to a 20-4 lead in the first quarter and never looking back in a 101-52 win. ISU had five players finish in double figures, with junior forward Nevaeh […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird_MBB on X NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State Men's Basketball's recruiting class gained two financial aid agreements (formerly known as national letters of intent) for the 26-27 school year, announced on Nov. 12. Jordan Williams and Matthew Szafoni are the two players who signed their agreements. Williams, a wing from Schaumburg, Illinois, attends Fremd High School. Williams is the seventh-ranked player in the state of Illinois for […]
Image courtesy of the American Red Cross NORMAL, Ill. - For 30 years, the American Red Cross of Central Illinois has been hosting an event each year titled “Evening of Stars.” The American Red Cross is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that helps provide relief and emergency assistance during disasters nationwide. This year, the 30th anniversary event will be held at Illinois State University in the Brown Ballroom at the Bone […]
NORMAL, Ill. -The 2025-2026 IHSA basketball season is here! The teams here in Bloomington/Normal are ready to roll. Girls Basketball Normal Community is coming off an impressive season, finishing with a record of 27-7. The Iron look to produce similar or even stronger results this season with head coach David Feeney at the helm. Their first game is against Normal West on Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. UHigh has high […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State women's basketball NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State women’s basketball looks to get back in the win column on their home court this Wednesday against Chicago State. The Redbirds are coming off a disappointing away loss, 75-65, against Illinois. The Redbirds had a 9-0 scoring run in the fourth to close the deficit to just two points but were unable to finish the job. ISU comes […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Bloomington City Council met Monday night to address water quality updates, the city’s annual financial audit and several contract approvals. The council received an extensive update on local water quality and approved four ordinances and resolutions aimed at improving water quality in Bloomington. Water Department staff member Brett Lucian reported that taste and odor-causing compounds remain well below thresholds […]
NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State University Veterans and Military Services Office held a Veterans Day ceremony in the Bone Student Center on Tuesday. The event is held annually in the Prairie Room on the second floor of the building. According to Coordinator of Veterans and Military Services Patrick McGuire, the event has become an important tradition to the campus. “The purpose is to recognize veterans and other military-connected students […]
