A former Heartland Community College baseball student-athlete now has another accolade to his name – two-year college athlete of the year… MORE
Category Archives: Local Sports
Bloomington Bison to announce their NHL affiliation next week
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – Next week, the Bloomington Bison will announce which NHL franchise their minor league team will be affiliated with. The Bison are in the ECHL which is a class AA minor league hockey franchise. Most teams within the ECHL have an affiliation with the National Hockey League. The Bison will also like…… MORE
‘So proud of you guys’ A look inside IWU’s CCIW dominance as they prepare for the national tournament
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The Titans left no doubt why they were the number one seed in the Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin, winning three games in three days to punch their ticket to the national tournament. IWU took down archrival Millikin 4-2 in the CCIW championship game in a comeback effort after also winning the regular…… MORE
IHSA boys basketball state finals to remain in Champaign
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors has announced a state final hosting contract extension for the IHSA Boys Basketball State Finals.… MORE
Lincoln girls basketball star named Ms. Basketball of Illinois
After guiding her team to the Class 3A State Championship, a Lincoln Girls basketball standout is now Ms. Basketball of Illinois.… MORE
Coaching milestone not the only accomplishment U-High baseball is chasing in 2024
By WMBD-TV NORMAL – Coach Steve Paxson will always remember the 2024 season for reaching a hallowed milestone, his 500th career win. Paxson said, “It’s been a good thing because I’ve been able to connect with a lot of guys I’ve coached over the years and that’s been really fun. But I’m sure excited to…… MORE
Former U of I football standout passes away
A former University of Illinois football standout player was found dead early Monday morning. … MORE
Prairie Central names new boy’s basketball coach; former coach resigns following son’s death
For the first time in seven years, a new face is leading the Prairie Central Boys’ basketball team.… MORE
Illinois High School Association in contract talks with U of I and ISU for state final contract extensions
State finals are in the books for high school boys’ and girls’ basketball around the state, which means the end of a contract with host sites in Champaign and Bloomington-Normal.… MORE
Lincoln High School Senior named Gatorade Player of the Year
By Blake Haas LINCOLN – Besides guiding her team to an IHSA Class 3A State Championship, a 5-foot-9 senior basketball standout at Lincoln High School now has another accolade to add to her trophy case. Lady Railsplitter standout Kloe Froebe secured her spot as the best in the state with the Gatorade Illinois Girls Basketball…… 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…