NORMAL, Ill. - Two teams clinch a playoff berth five weeks into the high school football season. Bloomington High School remains undefeated after shutting out Urbana this week. The Purple Raiders won by a score of 48 to 0 and have officially clinched a spot in the playoffs with a record of 5-0. Next week, Bloomington will face the Ironmen of Normal Community at 7 p.m. Bloomington Central Catholic also […]
IMAGE COURTESY OF REDBIRD ATHLETICS NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State men’s golf delivered an impressive final round performance to secure a second-place finish at the Badger Invitational on Sept. 23 at TPC Wisconsin.Illinois State tied for second with Missouri Valley Conference rival Southern Illinois, finishing six strokes behind Southern Mississippi, which won the Badger Invitational with a three-round total of 841.On Monday, the opening day of the Invitational, two lightning […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department partnered with Emergency Management on Friday to host a training event highlighting the university’s on-campus safety rules and protocols. Dr. Jacklyn Weier, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies advisor, spoke about what the training with Emergency Management entailed. "The two-hour training provided an overview of how to respond to emergencies, including active shooter […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Toy Con Toy Show is coming to Bloomington-Normal for the first time, featuring toys from across the decades, including action figures, collectibles, and comic books. Terrance Mannix has been running the toy show for 33 years, bringing it all around the Midwest. “Chicago is a base area where people feel like they can come out and have fun, do some shopping,” Mannix said. “We get big […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - The State of the University address was delivered by ISU President Aondover Tarhule Thursday afternoon. “This annual tradition is more than just a status report,” Tarhule said. "It is a moment to celebrate our triumphs and accomplishments, acknowledge and reflect on our shared challenges and opportunities, reaffirm our shared values and strategic priorities, and share once again, our vision of the […]
NORMAL, Ill. - For the Illinois State senior running back, the journey through college football has been one of growth — physically, mentally, and as a leader. Since arriving in Normal, Wenkers Wright has developed into one of the team’s most consistent and reliable playmakers, carving out a role that reflects both his talent and his commitment to the program. “My journey so far has been a very fun one, […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Just before the start of the season, University High head coach Brody Walworth shared his expectations for his team. Now four games in, with the Pioneers sitting at 2–2, Walworth reflected on his squad’s performance and growth so far. U-High opened the year with a statement win over Manuel in Week 1 before dropping back-to-back games against Bloomington Central Catholic and MacArthur. Last week, the Pioneers bounced […]
NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State was able to claw out a victory over the North Alabama Lions this past weekend in a 38-36 win. The game came down to the second overtime. This game also included 2 rain delays, and a total game time of 5 hours and 56 minutes. ISU will walk into a bye week at what might just be the perfect time. Tommy Rittenhouse led the Redbirds in […]
NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State Women's Tennis hosted the Redbird Duals this weekend, coming away with eight singles wins and two doubles wins. Day one ended early because of weather, but not before three singles wins and one doubles win from the Redbirds. Sophomore Nicole Iosio beat St. Louis' Francisca Gomez Weiss 7-5, 2-6, and 10-7. Senior Nuria Sanz defeated St Louis' Madison Hill 6-0,and 6-2. Sophomore Emma Lindh conquered St […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Redbirds defeated the North Alabama Lions 38-36 in a gritty double overtime win which saw an incredible comeback staged by the unranked Lions against the number four ranked Redbirds. In the last of non-conference play for Illinois stat, the redbirds found themselves in a dreary six-hour long game highlighted by two long rain delays, and a near upset to unranked North Alabama. The game […]
