Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Coach Spack stepped up the microphone prior to a huge matchup in the second round of the FCS D1 Football Playoffs against the Aggies from UC Davis. The #5 seeded Aggies were off last week with a first-round playoff bye, but the Birds were in action against Southeast Missouri State in a game that came down to the end. The Redbirds would […]
NORMAL, Ill. - According to the Los Angeles Times, the results of the 2024 presidential election have led conservative parental groups to push further to limit books they deem inappropriate or immoral. Bloomington Public Library Director Jeanne Hamilton explains what exactly goes into “We have seen recently that states are putting laws in place that govern local choice and we also are seeing that there are more united efforts throughout […]
Image Courtesy of The Normal Trades and Labor Assembly Facebook Page NORMAL, Ill. — Members of the Laborers International Union of North America Local 362 are picketing at the Marriott Hotel in Uptown Normal over Edelman Construction Inc.'s lack of contract and substandard wages for employees.Ronnie Paul is the business manager for Laborer’s Local 362, he was among his fellow union members as they stood outside the Marriott “The substandard wages […]
This week, Flashback Friday kicked off the Christmas season with their favorite holiday hits. Cami, Niyah, and Gabe included songs like "Baby it's Cold Outside," "Blue Christmas," and "Wonderful Christmastime." Their full picks are linked below, and the crew will be off for thanksgiving next week before wrapping up the semester.
Image courtesy of the Bloomington Bison BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Bloomington Bison stand one game below .500 at a record of 6-5 throughout the first month of play in the inaugural season. "The important thing is our game is trending the right trajectory," Head Coach Barski said. "I think our guys are coming together, and we are developing a solid culture here in Bloomington." The team got back into the […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - The Redbirds approach the final week of the regular season with high hopes for the playoffs, but they still have one more opponent to take care of before worrying about the Postseason. Following a 31-19 victory over Indiana State, Coach Spack embraced the microphone after dominating the Sycamores in the final 3 quarters of their victory last week. The Redbirds will […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Volleyball (16-15) was able to get back over the .500 mark on the last day of the regular season, defeating archrival Bradley University (15-15) in a thrilling four sets. Things started out hot for the Redbirds, who were able to pull out a convincing 25-19 set 1 victory. After the set reached a 7-7 tie, the Redbirds were able to […]
NORMAL Ill. - After a very impressive regular season and playoffs up to this point, UHigh football is set for their first semifinal game in program history this Saturday.UHigh coach Brody Walworth, the Pioneers' head coach for the last four years, discussed the team's success to this point and emphasized their upcoming semifinal matchup.The Pioneers finished the regular season with a 7-2 record, winning their last four games of the […]
Image courtesy of the Aurora Police Department BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – As December approaches, Bloomington officers are getting set to give back to the community by hosting their annual Shop with a Hero event on Dec 12. Formerly known as "Shop with a Cop," the nationwide program serves low-income families during the holiday season. In partnership with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), children are selected by their schools […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The United Faculty of Illinois State University (UFISU) held an open rally on Wednesday at noon. The group marched from the bell tower at the center of ISU’s Quad all the way to Hovey Hall. The group's intention is to get the attention of ISU President Aondover Tarhule to address the issues of unfair wages. Keith Pluymers is an associate professor in the school’s history department and […]
