Illinois State Redbirds
(Photo courtsey of GoRedbirds.com) 
(Logo Courtesy GoRedbirds.com) Illinois State announces Athlete of the Year nominees
August 15, 2011
The 11 nominees for the annual Jill Hutchison Female Athlete of the Year and the Milt Weisbecker Male Athlete of the Year awards have been announced. Five male and six female student-athletes are in the running for the awards that honor the best athletic performances of the 2010-11 academic year and will be presented at the annual Walk of Champions Sunday, Aug. 21.
Canada's version of Reggie Redbird - the Mascot of McGill University (WJBC photo by Bob Bradley) 
Jackie Carmichael (shown) and Tyler Brown combined for 41 points in a 90-66 victory over McGill on Friday (photo courtesy of goredbirds.com) 
Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen Harper (Photo by Getty Images) Bob Bradley on Canadian Political Issues
August 12, 2011
Illinois State Political Science Professor Bob Bradley is traveling in Canada with the Illinois State Men's Basketball team and is blogging about the both his and the team's impressions.
A number of issues are at the forefront of political discussions in Canada now. Perhaps the issue getting the most attention is the overseas travel of the Prime Minister. He just concluded a visit to Brazil in an effort to bolster trade with that nation, and is continuing a swing through Latin American countries in an effort to make various trade agreements.
Melissa Myers has a 47-46 record in three seasons at Illinois State. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) Illinois State picked 5th in Missouri Valley volleyball poll
August 11, 2011
The Illinois State volleyball team was picked fifth in the 2011 Missouri Valley Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll, as announced by the league office Thursday.
Illinois State returns 10 letterwinners after finishing with a 19-14 overall record in the 2010 season.
The Redbirds open the 2011 season Aug. 26 and 27 against Utah Valley, Northern Arizona and Cal State Bakersfield at the Wolverine Invitational in Orem, Utah.
Jordan Threloff led ISU with 17 points in an exhibition loss to Carleton College. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) Illinois State men drop 2nd straight in Canada trip
August 11, 2011
Illinois State appeared to be on its way back from a 17-point deficit, but the Redbirds could never retake the lead down the stretch and dropped a 90-80 decision to Carleton College at the Ravens’ Nest Wednesday night.
After the Redbirds jumped out to a 5-0 lead, thanks to a jump shot by Johnny Hill followed by a three-point make from John Wilkins, Carleton, the 2011 Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) champions, rattled off 10-straight points for a 10-5 lead.
Redbird basketball falls to Montreal All-Stars
August 9, 2011
Illinois State led 36-32 at the half, thanks to 10 first-half points by sophomore Jon Ekey, but the Montreal All-Stars, a compilation of mostly local professional players, got hot in the second half and claimed a 76-68 win over the Redbirds Tuesday night at Collège Brébeuf in the opening game of the four-game tour.
The Illinois State Basketball Team poses for a photo in Old Montreal. Photo by Bob Bradley 
(Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) Illinois State football to be featured on ESPN3 Oct. 22
ESPN3.com will be coming to Illinois State's Hancock Stadium this season as the Missouri Valley Football Conference has announced an agreement to air as many as five telecasts on the broadband sports network during the 2011 season.
ESPN3.com will carry at least three college football games from the Missouri Valley Football Conference beginning this season, including Illinois State's October 22nd game against Indiana State.
- Senate Republicans support institute's Medicaid plan
- Illinois House ends legislative scholarships
- Weather key to grain markets right now
- 3 Redbirds named All-MVC baseball First Team
- Normal oks Amtrak parking deck charge, with free option
- Dry weather keeps planters moving
- CornBelters manager Parker confident in new team
- McEvoy on Sports: More Illinois State basketball changes
- Quinn dismisses gambling as 'shiny' distraction
- Public weighs in on foreclosure panel's ideas
