Paris Lee and Jordan de los Reyes were named Illinois State’s Athletes of the Year, while Wes Ward and Rachel Root were named Scholar-Athletes of the Year.… MORE
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Salukis roll over Redbirds
Southern Illinois jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, as the Salukis secured a Homecoming victory over Illinois State by a score of 42-7 on Saturday afternoon at Saluki Stadium. … MORE
U-High boys 2nd, Pontiac’s Schrock champion in state golf
U-High is the state runner-up in Class 2A boys while several individuals earned medals in the various state high school golf finals on Saturday.… MORE
Illinois Wesleyan defense shines in homecoming win
By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan didn’t seem phased by Carroll’s pregame switch to a freshman quarterback who hadn’t played a down in college. The Pioneers’ Michael Johnson was under constant pressure and threw two interceptions in his debut as the No. 11 Titans pulled away in the second half for a 30-0 homecoming…… MORE
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High school football: Intercity goes unbeaten in Week 8
By Greg Halbleib Normal Community remained unbeaten as all of the Intercity squads posted wins in Week 8 of high school football on Friday. Normal Community 42, Danville 14 Daylen Boddie rushed for 201 yards, including a dazzling 72-yard touchdown run in the third quarter as the No. 4 Ironmen pulled away for a 42-14…… MORE
Week 8 high school football features Big 12 title chase for NCHS
Normal Community can put itself in the driver’s seat for the Big Twelve Conference title chase with a victory over Danville.… MORE
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No. 11 Titans still looking for ‘wow’ game
Despite reach the highest ranking in school history in this week’s American Football Coaches Association Division III poll (number 11), Illinois Wesleyan football coach Norm Eash is far from satisfied.… MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…