Illinois State University introduced a new head soccer coach during a press conference Monday afternoon. … MORE
Category Archives: Local Sports
Bloomington Bison: Hockey back in Bloomington
Hockey is officially back in Bloomington thanks to a $4 million investment from Hallet Sports and Entertainment.… MORE
ECHL hockey league announces expansion team for Bloomington
A new professional hockey team is coming to the City of Bloomington.… MORE
Terrence Shannon Jr. suspended, charged with rape in Kansas
By WMBD-TV CHAMPAIGN – Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. is suspended from all team activities after the senior All-American candidate was charged with rape in Kansas. The alleged incident occurred back in September when Shannon Jr. was visiting Lawrence for the Illinois football game. A warrant for his arrest was issued on Wednesday by…… MORE
IHSA football district proposal fails
Illinois High School Association (IHSA) member schools approved 12 of 14 amendment proposals that appeared on the all-school ballot, but a proposal that would have significantly changed football scheduling in the state failed to pass.… MORE
UPDATE: Illinois State University issues apology to Norfolk State after fan uses racial slur
A return to Horton Field House on Saturday for the Illinois State Men’s basketball team featured a competitive game but an racial slur from a fan. … MORE
State football finals returning to Hancock Stadium this weekend
Illinois High School Association state football finals return to Hancock Stadium this weekend. … MORE
Prairie Central honoring late students with court design ahead of 2023 season
By Jake Fogal FAIRBURY – The high school boys basketball season gets underway tonight for many school’s in Central Illinois, including the team up at Prairie Central High School. Prairie Central one season ago went 31-3, and hoisted the regional championship trophy before falling in sectional play to Pontiac. This season the Hawk’s play for…… MORE
Normal Community football falls to Downers Grove North in semifinals of IHSA playoffs
The Ironmen of Normal Community lost 42-0 Saturday afternoon to Downers Grove North in the semifinals of the Class 7A IHSA football playoffs.… MORE
Local high school athletes sign National Letters of Intent
The first day of the 2023 fall signing period was a big one in central Illinois with high-profile athletes signing their National Letters of Intent.… 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…