Category Archives: Local Sports
Belters easily take down Aviators
By Normal CornbeltersNORMAL- The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, attacked the West Division leaders, the Rockford Aviators, relentlessly Friday night in a 14-3 pummeling at the...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2015

Chiefs get win over Tincaps in Peoria
The Chiefs got the first win of a weekend series over Fort Wayne Friday (WJBC File Photo)By Nathan Baliva- Peoria ChiefsPEORIA-The Peoria Chiefs got an unearned run in the sixth inning and another in ...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2015

Cardinals at Brewers; CornBelters key series on WJBC
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park tonight. (Photo by compujeramey/flickr)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals continue their road trip against another National League C...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2015

CornBelters explode in 2 big innings in win over Freedom
By WJBC StaffFLORENCE, Ky. - The Normal CornBelters exploded with big fourth and eighth innings and captured a 9-1 win over the Florence Freedom on Thursday at UC Health Stadium.The CornBelters broke ...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2015

Lefty’s Corner: High expectations for Redbird football
Illinois State is ranked No. 2 in the FCS Preseason Coaches Poll. (WJBC file photo)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - The pursuit of the FCS national championship begins today for Illinois State's football t...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

Cardinals, CornBelters on WJBC today
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park today. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Great American Ball Park)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals and Normal CornBelters will b...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

Illinois State ranked No. 2 in FCS preseason poll
Senior defensive end David Perkins makes a tackle during a 2014 game at Hancock Stadium. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationSPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Illinois State football program...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015
Chiefs homer twice, clinch series with Lake County
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs)By WJBC StaffPEORIA – The Peoria Chiefs got a three-run homer in the first from Harrison Bader and never looked back as they beat the Lake County Captains 7-1 Wednes...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

CornBelters split twinbill at Florence
By WJBC StaffFLORENCE, Ky. - The Normal CornBelters won a pitcher's duel 1-0 in the opener, but dropped the nightcap of a doubleheader 6-1 on Wednesday night at UC Health Stadium.Pitchers ruled the op...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

Coprich apologizes for arrest earlier this year
Marshaun Coprich said he is sorry for the actions that led to his arrest in April. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State’s star running back wants to focus so...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2015