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Beachum’s career night sends Redbirds over Panthers
Senior Brechelle Beachum poured in a career-high 24 points to lead the Illinois State women’s basketball team to a 60-49 victory over Eastern Illinois Thursday night.… MORE
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Chiefs announce 2017 field staff
The Peoria Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals have announced the 2017 Chiefs field staff with new manager Chris Swauger taking over for Joe Kruzel. … MORE
Five Redbirds register double-figure scoring in win
Five Redbirds recorded double-digit scoring efforts to lead a balanced offensive attack in Illinois State’s 77-63 win over IUPUI Wednesday night on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena.… MORE
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ISU’s Bello, Schnell named to All-MVFC Newcomer Team
Illinois State senior linebacker B.J. Bello and sophomore wide receiver Spencer Schnell made big contributions in their first seasons with the Redbird football program, and for their efforts, each was named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Newcomer Team Tuesday.… MORE
Canseco to play in CornBelters’ Legends Game
The Normal CornBelters have announced slugger and controversial author Jose Canseco to participate in the 2nd Annual McLean County Orthopedics’ Legends Game weekend. … MORE
WJBC Athletes of the Week: Nov. 28, 2016
WJBC Radio, in conjunction with Meatheads of Bloomington-Normal, Clay Dooley Tire and Auto and Roberts Trophies, is proud to present the WJBC Athletes of the Week.… MORE
Central guards key for boys success
By Bryan Bloodworth BLOOMINGTON – Central Catholic boys basketball coach Jason Welch knows there could be some rough going in the early part of the season, but the 10th-year coach likes what could be ahead for the Saints. “Early there could be some rough spots,” said Welch. “But we certainly expect to go in and…… 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…