DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell scored 15 of his 18 points in the second half to keep ISU close against No. 13 ranked Wichita State, but the Shockers dominated the rebounding margin, 40-26, and had 10 second-c… MORE
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Redbirds vs Shockers highlight busy day of sports on WJBC
Illinois State’s basketball team plays its second nationally ranked team this week when it entertains No. 15 Wichita State today at 5 p.m. at Redbird Arena in Missouri Valley Conference action.… MORE
ISU men’s hoops prep for #13 Wichita State, women look to improve
The Illinois State men's basketball team doesn't have much time to recover after an 83-64 road loss to Northern Iowa on Wednesday.… MORE
Illinois State falls to No. 12 Northern Iowa
Seth Tuttle's layup at the 7:14 mark in the first half established a double-digit lead for No. 12 Northern Iowa which the Panthers never relinquished in a 83-64 win over Illinois State.… MORE
Augustana crushes Illinois Wesleyan, forces tie for CCIW lead
Illionis Wesleyan had a chance to clinch a share of their 30th College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin championship with a win over Augustana.… MORE
Redbirds vs. UNI, IWU vs. Augie tonight
After falling by just one point at home to nationally-ranked Northern Iowa last month, the Illinois State men's basketball team has another chance against the Panthers.… MORE
Saints win easily on road vs Olympia
The Central Catholic Saints cruised to a 65-44 victory Tuesday night with a dominant effort over Cornbelt Conference opponent Olympia.… MORE
Lefty’s Corner: Knight has ‘never give up’ attitude
Daishon Knight's biggest influence on him growing up was his mother, Lisa Ricks. And he lives by her No. 1 rule.… MORE
Central Catholic vs. Olympia baskeball on WJBC
Central Catholic looks to stay in the hunt for a Corn Belt Conference championship as the Saints visit the Olympia Spartans tonight.… MORE
Downs native Brown takes 4th in pro debut
Downs native and Tri-Valley High School graduate Stephanie Brown finished fourth in her professional debut in the 1,000-meter run at the New Balance Indoor Meet in Boston on Saturday.… 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…