Southern Illinois jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, as the Salukis secured a Homecoming victory over Illinois State by a score of 42-7 on Saturday afternoon at Saluki Stadium. … MORE
Expert: Ending clean air rules will help power bills, not coal miners
Illinois’ coal mines won’t suddenly spring to life now that President Donald Trump has rolled back clean air rules, but that’s not to say the decision won’t have some benefit in Illinois.… MORE
U-High boys 2nd, Pontiac’s Schrock champion in state golf
U-High is the state runner-up in Class 2A boys while several individuals earned medals in the various state high school golf finals on Saturday.… MORE
Illinois Wesleyan defense shines in homecoming win
By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan didn’t seem phased by Carroll’s pregame switch to a freshman quarterback who hadn’t played a down in college. The Pioneers’ Michael Johnson was under constant pressure and threw two interceptions in his debut as the No. 11 Titans pulled away in the second half for a 30-0 homecoming…… MORE
No-cost adoptions for service people this Veteran’s Day
Humane Society Development Director Madonna Courtright says people need to fill out the applications and bring an identification card in order to adopt on November 11.… MORE
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South Downs Road to close
South Downs Road, which is also CH 27 of 2075 East Road, between 650 North Road and River Run Drive, will be closed to through traffic Oct. 17-27, weather permitting, for bridge repairs in this area.… MORE
High school football: Intercity goes unbeaten in Week 8
By Greg Halbleib Normal Community remained unbeaten as all of the Intercity squads posted wins in Week 8 of high school football on Friday. Normal Community 42, Danville 14 Daylen Boddie rushed for 201 yards, including a dazzling 72-yard touchdown run in the third quarter as the No. 4 Ironmen pulled away for a 42-14…… MORE
NPD: Drunk driver captured after causing five car crashes Friday night
In a span of only 15 minutes, Normal Police said they were called to a half-dozen car crashes, and five them were allegedly caused by a drunk driver.… MORE
From Wesleyan to the World Series: Wayne Messmer honored at IWU homecoming
Wayne Messmer, the longtime former public address announcer for the Chicago Cubs and known as the “Voice of Wrigley Field” is Illinois Wesleyan University’s Distinguished Alumnus for this weekend’s homecoming.… 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…