Category Archives: Local Sports
Chili Bowl highlights Week 4 of high school football
Normal Community hosts rival Normal West in the annual Chili Bowl to highlight Week 4 of the WJBC Friday Night Extravaganza. (You Name It Sports photo)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – A hearty portion o...
Sep 16, 2016
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WJBC’s Dick Luedke (left) and Ted Schmitz (right) talk to Illinois State football coach Brock Spack at Schooners each Thursday at 6 p.m. during the football season. (WJBC file photo) WJBC 1230 A...
Sep 15, 2016
Titan football prepares for early CCIW opener
Illinois Wesleyan’s Kyle Venhuizen had two sacks in the Titans’ win over Nebraska Wesleyan last week. (Photo courtesy IWUsports.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Maurice Shoemaker-Gilmo...
Sep 14, 2016
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The St. Louis Cardinals wrap up a three-game series against the Chicago Cuba at Busch Stadium today. (WJBC file photo) WJBC 1230 AM: 11:50 a.m. Baseball – Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 6:00 p.m. Spo...
Sep 14, 2016
Illinois State’s Jarsombeck named MVC soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Paige Jarsomebeck helped anchor a defense which held Northwestern to one goal last week. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information ST. LOUIS – Illinois State's Paige Jarsombeck h...
Sep 14, 2016
Edge name former linebacker Ismail new coach
(WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Former Edge linebacker Ameer Ismail has been named as the team's new head coach, the team announced earlier today. "Coach Ismail is one of the brigh...
Sep 13, 2016
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The St. Louis Cardinals try to prevent the Chicago Cubs from clinching a tie for the National League Central title tonight as they meet at Busch Stadium tonight. (WJBC file photo)(WJBC file photo) WJB...
Sep 13, 2016
Redbirds surge to No. 5 in FCS polls after win over Northwestern
Illinois State will host Eastern Illinois on Saturday. (WJBC file photo) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – A 9-7 win over FBS foe Northwestern on the road last Saturday catapulted the Illinois ...
Sep 13, 2016
Lee named MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week
ISU offensive linemen (from left) Ryan Gelber, Dan Pawlak, Kyle Avaloy and Cameron Lee (in back) show different talents on media day last month. (Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC photo) By ISU Sports Information...
Sep 12, 2016
WJBC Intercity Football Player of the Week: Week 3
Ron Smith PrintingWJBC Radio, in conjunction with Ron Smith Printing, is proud to present the Intercity Football Player of the Week.Week 3Holden Lueck – Normal WestHolden scored two touchdowns, ...
Sep 12, 2016
