For the first time in almost a decade, Illinois State University is looking for a new head coach to lead the women’s volleyball program.… MORE
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Illinois Wesleyan football rolls to victory in Japan
By Eric Stock TOKYO – The Illinois Wesleyan football team can soak up the sights and sounds of Tokyo while celebrating a 33-6 win over Waseda University on Sunday in the Global Bowl Tokyo 2017 at Amino Field in Chofu, Japan. “It was a fun ball game, it was a great win,” IWU football coach…… MORE
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Miners break record in win over CornBelters
The Normal CornBelters gave up a record number of runs in the fourth inning as the Southern Illinois Miners completed a three-game series sweep with a 21-4 win on Sunday at the Corn Crib.… MORE
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Miners strike early for 2nd straight win over CornBelters
The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, gave up three early runs and never led in a 7-5 loss to the Southern Illinois Miners on Saturday night at the Corn Crib.… MORE
State Farm Youth Classic looking for volunteers
The State Farm Youth Classic is looking for volunteers to help with the four-day golf tournament later this month.… MORE
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Miners explode late to beat CornBelters
The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, surrendered all of the opponent’s runs in the seventh and eighth innings and lost to the Southern Illinois Miners 10-8 on Friday night at the Corn Crib.… MORE
Bloomington-Normal Sports Commission names Athlete of Year nominees
By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal Sports Commission has announced the nominees for its annual student athlete awards. The Female Athlete of the Year nominees are Grace Feeney of El-Paso Gridley, Alyssa Frazier of Normal Community and Ellie Weltha of Bloomington. The Male Athlete of the Year nominees are Peyton Dillingham of Normal West,…… MORE
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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…