Category Archives: Local Sports

CornBelters explode in 2 big innings in win over Freedom
By WJBC Staff FLORENCE, Ky. - The Normal CornBelters exploded with big fourth and eighth innings and captured a 9-1 win over the Florence Freedom on Thursday at UC Health Stadium. The CornBelters brok...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2015

Chiefs win pitchers duel, sweep Captains
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs) By WJBC Staff PEORIA -Tied in the eighth inning, the Peoria Chiefs got four walks to force in a run en route to a 2-1 victory over the Lake County Captains Thursday night...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2015

Former Redbird Meredith looking to make impact on Bears
Cameron Meredith led ISU in receiving last season. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BOURBONNAIS – One of the 12 receivers looking to make the Chicago Bears final roster at this yearR...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

Lefty’s Corner: High expectations for Redbird football
Illinois State is ranked No. 2 in the FCS Preseason Coaches Poll. (WJBC file photo)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - The pursuit of the FCS national championship begins today for Illinois State's football t...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

Cardinals, CornBelters on WJBC today
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park today. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Great American Ball Park)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals and Normal CornBelters will b...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

Illinois State ranked No. 2 in FCS preseason poll
Senior defensive end David Perkins makes a tackle during a 2014 game at Hancock Stadium. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationSPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Illinois State football program...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015
Chiefs homer twice, clinch series with Lake County
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs)By WJBC StaffPEORIA – The Peoria Chiefs got a three-run homer in the first from Harrison Bader and never looked back as they beat the Lake County Captains 7-1 Wednes...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

CornBelters split twinbill at Florence
By WJBC StaffFLORENCE, Ky. - The Normal CornBelters won a pitcher's duel 1-0 in the opener, but dropped the nightcap of a doubleheader 6-1 on Wednesday night at UC Health Stadium.Pitchers ruled the op...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

Coprich apologizes for arrest earlier this year
Marshaun Coprich said he is sorry for the actions that led to his arrest in April. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State’s star running back wants to focus so...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2015

Cutler: Bears doing good job picking up new offense
Quarterback Jay Cutler spoke to the media Wednesday after practice. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BOURBONNAIS – The Chicago Bears wrapped up day six of Training Camp Wednesday in Bou...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2015