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Turning Point USA at Illinois State University hosted Joshua Haymes Wednesday night, a far right pastor turned podcaster who hosts the Reformation Redpill Podcast. Haymes, like many in the right wing media ecosystem, is not a stranger to inflammatory rhetoric, once stating, “the institution of slavery is not inherently evil… it is very important that […]
Redbirds are gearing up for a week of traditions, school spirit and football as Illinois State University celebrates Homecoming Oct. 19-25. The week features events for students, alumni and the Bloomington-Normal community, leading up to Saturday’s parade and Redbird football game. Monday, Oct. 19: Homecoming Kickoff and Tree Lighting Homecoming Week begins with the annual […]
Normal families and friends on Sept. 28, 2026, officially announced the trick-or-treat hours from 5-8 p.m. on Halloween evening, Saturday, Oct. 31. For all Parents who plan on letting their kids go out during this time, you are encouraged to inspect all treats and share these reminders with your ghouls and goblins! Before you get […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s Food Nutrition and Dietetics Club meets 6 p.m. Mondays and welcomes students of all majors who are interested in learning more about nutrition and dietetics field. The club is geared toward food, nutrition, and dietetics majors and provides opportunities to learn about the field through volunteer opportunities and guest […]
As classes have ramped up for Illinois State University students, so has the prevalence of crime in the area. On Monday, September 21, at 4:23 p.m., Bloomington police officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Valley View Circle for a report of shots fired. No injuries or property damage were reported as a result […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State athletics. DEKALB, Ill. — With 25 seconds left on the clock, Northern Illinois had one last drive to complete a comeback against Illinois State in a classic FBS-FCS battle. Dareon Dubose called game with an interception at ISU’s 25-yard line for a 28-24 Redbirds victory. The Redbirds opened the game […]
NORMAL, Ill. — The Illinois State cross-country program opens its 2026 season at the Fighting Illini Invitational on Friday, Sept 4. The women’s 4k race will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the men’s 6k race will commence immediately after, around 7 p.m. The meet will be at Orange and Blue Golf Course in Savoy, Illinois. […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics Illinois State Volleyball heads to The Wolverine State this weekend for two matches against Central Michigan and one against Eastern Michigan. The Redbirds are coming off two wins and a loss in the Seton Hall Tournament this past weekend. The Redbirds took on Seton Hall on Friday, falling 3-0.The […]
Image courtesy of Redbird volleyball instagram SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Over the weekend, Illinois State volleyball traveled to New Jersey to compete in the three-day Seton Hall tournament. Returning to Seton Hall University was special for head coach Allie Matters as she returned to her alma mater, where she played libero. Surrounded by family, the […]
Image Courtesy of Normal Community High School Athletics NORMAL, Ill. — With the IHSA football season now in full swing, the teams in Bloomington-Normal are putting their foot on the gas. Bloomington Central Catholic continued its strong regular season play, defeating Illinois Valley Central 41-6 this week. The Saints improve to 2-0 and are […]