Category Archives: Local Sports
Countdown to Kickoff: Central Catholic
Senior Ryan Zitkus (44) is being looked at to lead Central Catholic’s offense and defense. (Photo by Madison Roberts/You Name It Sports)By Bryan BloodworthMaking the playoffs is the goal of ever...
Aug 26, 2015
Sportstalk, Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks on WJBC tonight
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix tonight. (Photo by Clintus/flickr)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals look for their third straight win in the desert a...
Aug 26, 2015
CornBelters drop come-from-behind walk-off to Grizzlies
(Logo courtesy Normal CornBelters)By Greg HalbleibSAUGET - The Normal CornBelters held a slim early lead but lost on a grand slam walk-off 6-3 to the Gateway Grizzlies on Tuesday night at GCS Ballpark...
Aug 26, 2015
Chiefs rebound to beat Cedar Rapids
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs)By WJBC StaffCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Peoria Chiefs bounced back from their worst loss in team history to beat the Cedar Rapids Kernels 7-4 on Tuesday night.The win ...
Aug 26, 2015
Countdown to Kickoff: A look at U High
U High’s football team will rely on running back Jo Jo Hughes this season. (Photo by Madison Roberts/You Name It Sports) By Bryan Bloodworth Winning has become the rule rather than the exception...
Aug 25, 2015
Cardinals at Diamondbacks; CornBelters seek playoff berth
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix tonight. (Photo by Clintus/flickr)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals continue their three-game series tonight at Arizo...
Aug 25, 2015
Chiefs suffer worst loss in franchise history
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs) By WJBC Staff CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Peoria Chiefs allowed five runs in the bottom of the first inning and 11 more in the fourth inning in a crushing 23-3 loss to...
Aug 25, 2015
Sportstalk; Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks on WJBC
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix tonight. (Photo by Clintus/flickr)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals continue their western swing against the Arizona ...
Aug 24, 2015
Bloomington to consider Green Top Grocery incentive, sick leave buyback changes
The Bloomington City Council will consider an incentive package for development of Green Top Grocery at 921 W. Washington St Monday night. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A propert...
Aug 24, 2015
Illinois State soccer drops home opener to Illini
Brooke Ksiazek had one of ISU’s 10 shots in a 1-0 loss to Illinois on Sunday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL - The Illinois State soccer team dropped an intense...
Aug 24, 2015
