Category Archives: Local Sports

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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 ...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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, ...
Syndicated Author Sep 12, 2016

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The St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium tonight. (WJBC file photo) WJBC 1230 AM: 6:20 p.m. Baseball – Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 9:20 p.m. Footb...
Syndicated Author Sep 12, 2016

Redbird soccer blanks North Dakota
Brooke Ksiazek and the Illinois State soccer team defeated North Dakota on Sunday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – The Illinois State soccer team (3-5-0) came ...
Syndicated Author Sep 11, 2016

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Alshon Jeffrey and his Chicago teammates are in Houston today. (WJBC file photo)WJBC 1230 AMFootball – 11:30 a.m. – Bears at HoustonFootball – 6:30 p.m. – New England at Arizon...
Syndicated Author Sep 11, 2016

Redbirds beat Northwestern on last-second field goal
Illinois State’s 9-7 win over Northwestern on Saturday marks the program’s first win against an FBS program. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffEVANSTON, Ill. - A 33-yard field go...
Syndicated Author Sep 10, 2016

Donegan, defense lead Titans to comeback win
Norm Eash’s Titans won their season opener over Nebraska Wesleyan on Saturday. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com)By Eric StockLINCOLN, Neb. – Jack Donegan threw two second half touchdowns in h...
Syndicated Author Sep 10, 2016



