Category Archives: Local Sports
Springfield Black leader upset after Judge rules to delay accused Sonya Massey murder status hearing
Teresa Haley, a Springfield Black leader, says she speaks for Sonya Massey's family and is upset a judge postponed a status hearing set for MondayBy Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Justice delayed is ju...
Oct 21, 2024
Tri-Valley Vikings clinch conference championship over Eureka in Week 8
Tri Valley picked up the win over Eureka in Week 8 29-12, clinching the HOCIC Large School Conference Championship for the Vikings. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalEUREKA – A conference title was ...
Oct 18, 2024
Bloomington Bison open season this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena
By WJBCBLOOMINGTON – The inaugural season for the Bloomington Bison kicks off this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena against the Toledo Walleye.To celebrate hockey’s return to Bloomington...
Oct 18, 2024
Bloomington Purple Raiders bounce back in Week 7 with win over Peoria Notre Dame
The Bloomington Purple Raiders are heading to the playoffs in 2024 after beating Peoria Notre Dame in Week 7, 34-7. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Fresh off its first loss of the se...
Oct 11, 2024
Normal Community defense unravels Bloomington’s perfect season in Week 6 victory
Normal Community moves to 5-1 on the season, now playoff eligible, after beating Bloomington 44-14. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – In a clash between two intercity schools, Blooming...
Oct 04, 2024
LeRoy Panthers blow by Tuscola in windy Week 5 victory
The Panthers move to 5-0 on the season after defeating Tuscola. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalLEROY – Heavy winds Friday night could not slow down the LeRoy football team as the Panthers ran all...
Sep 27, 2024
Purple Raiders stay undefeated after dismantling Normal West in Week 4
Bloomington moves to 4-0 to begin the season, the first time the program has done that since 2004. (Tony Bauman/Bloomington Athletic Director)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The Bloomington Purple Raiders...
Sep 20, 2024
Ironmen take home 30th annual Chili Bowl victory over Normal West in Week 2
Normal Community players celebrate their win over Normal West in the 30th edition of the Chili Bowl. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The 30th edition of the Chili Bowl went the way of the...
Sep 06, 2024
Normal West runs through Peoria Notre Dame in season opener
The High School Football Extravaganza is sponsored by CEFCU. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Week 1 of the 2024 High School Football season belonged to Normal West running back Cody Muhlb...
Aug 30, 2024
WJBC High School Football Extravaganza 2024 Schedule
The WJBC High School Football Extravaganza sponsored by CEFCU can be heard on AM 1230, FM 102.1, WJBC.com and anywhere you stream radio. (WJBC file photo)Every Friday night throughout the season WJBC ...
Aug 26, 2024
