Category Archives: Local Sports

Illinois Wesleyan at Chicago; Monday Night Football on WJBC tonight
Illinois Wesleyan plays at Chicago tonight. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockAfter losing its first road game of the 2015-16 season, the Illinois Wesleyan men’s basketball team looks to bounce back...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2015

Titans can’t get past Loras at start of long road swing
Seibiring lead the Titans with 22 points. (WJBC File Photo)By Nick McClintockDUBUQUE- The Illinois Wesleyan Titans began their 31-day road trip Saturday night, with an loss against the Loras College D...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2015
Titans, Thunder on road on WJBC
By WJBC StaffIllinois Wesleyan men’s basketball travels to Dubuque, Iowa tonight to battle Loras in a 7 o’clock non-conference game on WJBC-AM 1230.Also, on your computer or smartphone at ...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2015
Thunder earn 4th straight win
By Brian Tosti/Bloomington ThunderWith a flare for the dramatic, the Bloomington Thunder took their 12th win of the season in a 4-3 shootout over the Tri-City Storm on Friday night. Despite being down...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2015

Redbirds season comes to an end in FCS quarterfinals
Marshaun Coprich was held to just 30 yards in his final game as a Redbird. (goredbirds.com)By Austin DuncanNORMAL, Ill- The Richmond Spiders collected over 500 total yards on offense, ending Illinois ...
Syndicated Author Dec 11, 2015

Illinois State’s Keene named to All-North Region squad
Jaelyn Keene set an Illinois State single-season record in 2015 with a .420 hitting percentage. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationLEXINGTON, Ky. - Illinois State sophomore middle...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2015

Brock Spack Show to preview FCS quarterfinal on WJBC
WJBC’s Dick Luedke (left) and Ted Schmitz (right) talk to Illinois State football coach Brock Spack each Thursday night during the football season. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockAs the Illinois ...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2015

Illinois Wesleyan’s Bolden named to D3football.com All-North Region team
Tyrell Bolden was a three-time all-CCIW honoree. (Photo courtesy www.iwusports.com)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan senior cornerback Tyrell Bolden has been selected to the first tea...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2015

ISU coaches shows, Monday Night Football on WJBC tonight
ISU coaches Dan Muller and Barb Smith will be at Pub II tonight on WJBC. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffWJBC has the first Illinois State basketball coaches shows of the 2015-16 season to...
Syndicated Author Dec 07, 2015

State Farm Holiday Classic releases pairings
(Logo courtesy State Farm Holiday Classic)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The pairings and brackets for the State Farm Holiday Classic have been released.The top seeds for the boys brackets are Chica...
Syndicated Author Dec 07, 2015