Category Archives: Local Sports
CornBelters fall in 10 innings to Greys
(Logo courtesy Normal CornBelters) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL - The Normal CornBelters dropped the finale of a three-game series in a back-and-forth affair, 7-5 in 10 innings to the Frontier Greys on Sun...
Aug 24, 2015
Chiefs fall behind early in loss to Winsconsin
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs) By WJBC Staff PEORIA – The Peoria Chiefs gave up four runs in the first three innings and eventually lost 9-5 to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Sunday. The loss drop...
Aug 24, 2015
Cardinals, Cornbelters and ISU soccer action on WJBC
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The St. Louis Cardinals conclude their three-game series today in San Diego when they meet the Padres at Petco Park. Coverage begins at 2:15 p.m. with the pregame show...
Aug 23, 2015
Knight signs pro contract with team in Lithuania
Knight will be playing his hoops in Lithuania. (WJBC File Photo)By John Twork/Illinois State AthleticsIAULIAI, Lithuania - Former Illinois State guard Daishon Knight has signed a contract to pla...
Aug 23, 2015
CornBelters support complete game by Carmain
NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, used an explosive offense to support a complete-game two-hitter from Chris Carmain to defeat the Frontier Greys 10-1 on Satur...
Aug 23, 2015
Chiefs Hold Off Timber Rattlers 4-2 Saturday
Peoria, IL-The Peoria Chiefs grabbed four runs early and rode an impressive start from Austin Gomber to beat the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 4-2 Saturday night. The win moves the Chiefs to 35-19 in the ...
Aug 23, 2015
Illinois State volleyball rebuilds after perfect MVC season
Illinois State returns seven letterwinners, including two starters from last year’s Missouri Valley Conference championship team. (Photo by Matt Wing/GoRedbirds.com) By Eric Stock NORMAL –...
Aug 22, 2015
Martinez goes for 13th win, CornBelters host Greys
(WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff Carlos Martinez tries for his 13th victory of the season for the second time tonight when the St. Louis Cardinals meet the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego. ...
Aug 22, 2015
Perez strong, offense falters In Chiefs loss
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs) By WJBC Staff PEORIA – The Peoria Chiefs offense only managed one run against a trio of Wisconsin pitchers in a 2-1 loss to the Timber Rattlers Friday night. The lo...
Aug 22, 2015
CornBelters lead early, hold off late rallies to beat Greys
(Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – The Normal CornBelters held off late surges from the Frontier Greys for a 6-5 win on Friday night at the Corn Crib. The Belters struck first in ...
Aug 22, 2015
