Category Archives: Local Sports
Avaloy nominated for 2015 Allstate AFCA Good Works team
(Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State junior offensive lineman Kyle Avaloy was recognized for his work on the field and in the community by the Allstate...
Jul 17, 2015
USHL releases 2015-16 schedule
Patrick Curry is seen skating during a Blomington Thunder game during the 2014-15 season. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The United States Hockey League has released its 2015-16 sea...
Jul 16, 2015
Illinois State’s Meehan named to defensive POY watch list
Pat Meehan led ISU with 115 tackles during the 2014 season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationPHILADELPHIA - The leader in the middle of the Illinois State defense has improved h...
Jul 16, 2015
Chiefs sweep LumberKings in Iowa
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs)By WJBC StaffCLINTON, IA – The Peoria Chiefs got another great pitching performance and beat the Clinton LumberKings 7-2 Monday afternoon for their first four-game s...
Jul 13, 2015
Roberson, Coprich named to STATS FCS Offensive Player of the Year watch list
(Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – The dynamic offensive duo of quarterback Tre Roberson and running back Marshaun Coprich led Illinois State to unprecedented heigh...
Jul 13, 2015
Illinois State adds Cincinnati transfer at receiver
Jeremy Graves caught six passes during the 2013 season, the final season he played at Cincinnati. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL - Illinois State head football coach Brock Spack ad...
Jul 13, 2015
Chiefs shutout Clinton
(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffCLINTON, Iowa – The Peoria Chiefs received six shutout innings from starting pitcher Jack Flaherty and beat the Clinton LumberKings 3-0 Sunday afternoon. The win, t...
Jul 13, 2015
Cardinals look to bounce back vs. Pirates on WJBC
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The St. Louis Cardinals conclude their four-game series in Pittsburgh against the Pirates with rookie Tim Cooney facing Francisco Liriano in the final game before the ...
Jul 12, 2015
Chiefs blow 4-0 lead, win in 15
By WJBC StaffCLINTON, IA – The Peoria Chiefs lost a 4-0 lead late but rallied to beat the Clinton LumberKings 7-4 in 15 innings Saturday night with catcher Luis Cruz earning the win on the mound...
Jul 12, 2015
Former All-American Collins says he ‘became a man’ at ISU
Doug Collins spoke with youth following a free basketball clinic at the YMCA in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Former Illinois State University All-American b...
Jul 09, 2015
