NORMAL, Ill. - Coming off a bye week, Illinois State football returned to Hancock Stadium for a military appreciation game. The Redbirds took on the Youngstown State Penguins. In the first quarter, both teams dominated on the defensive side of the ball, and neither team's offense was able to score a touchdown. The quarter ended with ISU leading 3-2. But in the second, the Redbirds scored their first touchdown and […]
NORMAL Ill. - In a pivotal moment for Bloomington Central Catholic Football, head coach Kevin Braucht reflects on a rollercoaster season as his team prepares to face the formidable Tri-Valley Vikings in the first round of the IHSA 2A playoffs. With a hard-fought 5-4 record and a historic victory against Tolono Unity under their belts, the Saints are primed for the challenge ahead, emphasizing the critical role of their offensive […]
NORMAL, Ill. Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to rise for a third straight year according to the Fall 2024 Illinois Community College opening enrollment report released by the Illinois Community College board. The Illinois Community College System's opening Fall 2024 enrollment report recorded an increase of 7.4%, outpacing last year's fall increase of 5.7%. Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Board Brain Durham breaks down his reason on […]
NORMAL, Ill, - Dave Kohler and Sally Owens are vying for a spot in office as the Senator for Illinois in Legislative District 46 Koehler is the incumbent candidate in this race and is no stranger to the campaigning process. Koehler has been serving in his position since 2006 and hopes to continue to be able to voice his progressive views in the state senate. “In politics, you have to […]
Images Courtesy of the official campaign websites of both candidates NORMAL, Ill. - Judge Joe McGraw and Congressman Eric Sorenson are the candidates running for the House of Representatives for Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Congressman Sorenson is running for re-election as the democratic candidate, and this is Judge McGraw’s first time running for political office as a republican candidate. In Congressman Sorenson’s campaign ad, he lists his top priorities in […]
On a very special episode of Flashback Friday, the crew looked at their favorite Glee covers of classic songs. A topic very heartfelt to Cami, Niyah, and Gabe, they discussed their top Glee moments and characters. Their whole selection is linked below, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Somewhere Only We Know, and Blame it. Make sure to tune in next week, where the crew will talk about famous band rivalries in preparation […]
NORMAL, Ill. — The McLean County Republicans look to make one final push with election season right around the corner. Chairman, Dennis Grundler explained the ideology in which the group will stand behind. "We are for safety in the community, lower taxes and for government oversight," Gundler said. In order to reach a variety of audiences, Grundler and his team have gone through text messaging, billboard and radio advertisement. Grundler […]
NORMAL, Ill. - The annual debate between the College Democrats and College Republicans at Illinois State University took place on Monday in the Bone Student Center. This year's event was particularly significant due to the upcoming presidential election, which has heightened the focus on civic engagement among students. “Specifically with this year, [we will] talk about the importance of voting, to get students engaged and hear pressing issues that are […]
Image Courtesy of the McLean County Democrat's official website NORMAL, Ill. McLean County is a historically right-leaning area in an unwavering blue state. This juxtaposition leaves organizations like the McLean County Democrats in an interesting position come election season. Patrick Cortesi is the chair of the McLean County Democrats. He explained what the organization hopes to see after the final ballot is cast, and the political climate of McLean County […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Coming off a big road win over Murray State, Coach Spack made his way to the podium for his Tuesday Press Conference. Spack first talked about how well the team has been practicing, today especially, but specifically all year. The Redbirds are coming off a 40-32 win in a game where neither team could pull away from one another, but a […]
