Category Archives: Local Sports

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...
Syndicated Author Sep 27, 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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 ...
Syndicated Author Aug 26, 2024

Central Illinois fans cheer Anna Peplowski, US relay team on to silver medal
Germantown Grille hosted a watch party for the final. (Photo courtesy: Team USA/Facebook)By WMBD PEORIA – Anna Peplowski will bring silver back to central Illinois.The Metamora High School grad ...
Syndicated Author Aug 02, 2024

After stagnant offense, Pedon scoured portal for three-point shooters to fill ISU roster
Illinois State men’s basketball coach Ryan Pedon spoke recently with WMBD-TV. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It's no secret where the troubles last year were for Redbird...
Syndicated Author Jul 04, 2024

Ballin’ on Beaufort back for a second year in Uptown Normal
The event does not have an official date. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University plans to bring back Ballin’ on Beaufort, a preseason basketball event ...
Syndicated Author Jul 03, 2024

Player interviews from the Redbird Championship at Weibring Golf Club
By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Redbird Championship is an official event of the ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour. The Redbird Championship runs Tuesday, June 18 through Thursday, June 20. You can fi...
Syndicated Author Jun 18, 2024

IHSA Executive Director shares insights into shot-clock decision
IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: IHSA)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois High School Association leaders recently approved a shot clo...
Syndicated Author Jun 12, 2024

Pontiac softball wins first state softball title in school history
Pontiac was crowned the IHSA Class 3A state softball champions Saturday in Peoria. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – The Pontiac Indians won their program's first-ever IHSA state softba...
Syndicated Author Jun 10, 2024