Category Archives: Local Sports
Sunday NFL doubleheader on WJBC
By WJBC StaffThe Chicago Bears play their final road game of the season today in Tampa Bay where they face the Buccaneers.Coverage on WJBC 1230 AM begins with the preface show at 11:30 and kickoff at ...
Dec 27, 2015
ISU unveils new video board in Redbird Arena
The new board came at a price of $950,000. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Redbird Arena’s new video board is officially up and running. Illinois State University offici...
Dec 25, 2015
ISU pitcher Hendren named Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American
Jacob Hendren. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State's Jacob Hendren has been named a Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American, as selected by Collegia...
Dec 22, 2015
ISU men’s basketball to play in 2016 Diamond Head Classic
(Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationHONOLULU - The Illinois State men's basketball team is one of eight programs slated to compete in the 2016 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classi...
Dec 22, 2015
Ex-ISU player, coach brings team to Redbird Arena tonight
The Illinois State men’s basketball team plays Tennessee State at Redbird Arena tonight. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By WJBC StaffIllinois State alum and Tennessee State head coach Dana Ford returns...
Dec 22, 2015
Illinois Wesleyan’s Ehresman named CCIW Player of Week
Rebekah Ehresman averaged 18 points and eight rebounds in two Titan wins last week. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com) By WJBC Staff NAPERVILLE – Illinois Wesleyan’s Rebekah Ehresman was named...
Dec 22, 2015
Illinois State holds Cougars at bay
NORMAL- Octavia Crump scored a season-high 21 points Monday night, as the Illinois State women's basketball team defeated Chicago State, 57-53, inside of Redbird Arena. Three Redbirds finished the gam...
Dec 21, 2015
Coprich receives more accolades
Coprich has received several awards in the last week. (WJBC File Photo) By ISU Sports Information For the fifth time in the last week, Illinois State senior running back Marshaun Coprich was named as ...
Dec 21, 2015
Thunder capture 6th straight win
By Brian Tosti/Bloomington ThunderFor the first time this season the Bloomington Thunder topped their opponent by over one goal in a 4-1 finish with the Chicago Steel. The Saturday night game gave the...
Dec 20, 2015
Illinois Wesleyan defeats No. 25 Texas Lutheran
Junior guard Andy Stempel shoots a free throw during Illinois Wesleyan’s 92-86 victory over Texas Lutheran Saturday afternoon. (Eric Stock/WJBC)By Joe RagusaSAN ANTONIO – The Illinois Wesl...
Dec 19, 2015
