This Friday, The FBF Crew had a very special guest all the way from New Music Monday! Elizabeth Zoerner joined in celebration of Battle of the Bands at Castle Theatre, coming up this Thursday 11/8. They took at look at some of the best bands and band rivalries of all time, with bands like Foo Fighters and the Clash. Their unabridged selections are linked below!
Image Courtesy of Clutch Sports NORMAL IL- After an impressive regular season and round one playoff win, the Ironmen of Normal Community are off to a hot start.Last week, we spoke with Coach Jason Drengwitz of the Normal Community football team. Drengwitz has been at Normal Community since 2002 where he worked under a hall of fame coach in Coach Venerable and has been the head coach since 2018.The Ironmen […]
Redbird Swim and Dive competed at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale this past weekend. Although their competition against the SIUC Salukis and UIUC Fighting Illini did not end in their favor, they did acquire finishes in the top five in three events. In the three-meter diving competition, Selena Corona placed fifth with a score of 196.45. As for swimming events, the team of Chloe Tyler, Sydney Hoff, Mia Snow, and […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Redbirds used their off-week to perfection, coming off that bye with a 23-16 over Youngstown State at home. The Birds have played well at home so far this season, with a 3-2 record at Hancock Stadium, but ISU will take to the road this week and take on the Panthers from UNI. Coach Spack said in his Tuesday Press Conference, “It is […]
WZND brings you extensive election coverage and live result updates throughout the day on Tuesday, November 5. Listen to WZND 7-10 p.m. for the live election show and exclusive interviews on election day on 103.3 FM and online at WZND.com. Final Results as of 7:00 a.m. CST Presidential Race (Electoral Votes) Kamala Harris (D): 224 Donald Trump (R): 277 U.S. House Races 16th District Darin LaHood (Incumbent, R): Winner (uncontested) […]
NORMAL, Ill. - A unique feature of the McLean County ballot this election season is the question of whether or not the county auditor will continue to be an elected position. Chair of the McLean County Democrats Patrick Cortesi, and McLean County Board member Elizabeth Johnson gave their thoughts on what they believe will be best for the county. “I would suggest that you vote yes to not make […]
Image courtesy of campusrecreation.illinoisstate.edu Bloomington, Ill. - After a fatal car crash Sunday left a 27-year-old woman dead, Bloomington Police Officer Bryce Janssen emphasized the importance of car safety in the area. "One of the main things we’re seeing right now is reckless driving," Janssen said. "I would like to encourage everyone to practice safe driving behavior. Take extra time to get to your destination and put the phones down." […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Dr. Cheri Simonds presented her Distinguished Professor Lecture on Monday. The lecture is titled “Cursed with Knowledge: Breaking the Spell.” Simonds teaches communication pedagogy and instructional communication and is a director of COM 110. As director, she is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising a staff of 50-60 instructors who teach in the general education program at Illinois State University. In the lecture, Simonds argued that teacher […]
Images courtesy of the candidates' campaign websites NORMAL, Ill. - Standing up for small businesses, infrastructure concerns and women’s rights are just a few of the issues that are important to the candidates of the race for the 91st House District. The race for Illinois’s 91st House seat is between current State Representative, Democrat Sharon Chung, and Republican candidate Desi Anderson. Chung is an Illinois Wesleyan University graduate, a mother […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Volleyball (12-14 7-6) has found themselves back in the win columns after a road sweep of the Indiana State Sycamores this past Saturday. After the 5-game losing streak that plummeted the redbirds down the rankings, this match was a must-win for ISU, and they did just that, taking down a sycamore team that brought up the rear the entirety of the […]
