Category Archives: Local Sports
CornBelters capture series finale at Evansville
The Normal CornBelters defeated Evansville, 7-2, on Thursday. (Photo by Rich Ulreich)By Greg HalbleibEVANSVILLE, Ind. - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, captured the finale ...
Jun 12, 2015
Chiefs score 5 in 1st to top West Michigan
(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffPEORIA – The Peoria Chiefs took advantage of a five-run first inning rally and beat the West Michigan Whitecaps 8-5 Thursday night. The win lifts the Chiefs to 28-3...
Jun 12, 2015
Muller pleased with new rules to quicken pace, add scoring
Illinois State men’s basketball coach Dan Muller said the new NCAA rule changes are good for the game. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Bryan Bloodworth NORMAL - For the most part, Illinois State bas...
Jun 11, 2015
CornBelters at Otters on WJBC tonight
The Normal CornBelters visit the Evansville Otters tonight. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Evansville Otters) By WJBC Staff The Normal CornBelters are back on WJBC 1230 AM tonight as the Belters complete a ...
Jun 11, 2015
Storms, Whitecaps stop Chiefs
(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffPEORIA – The Peoria Chiefs were trailing 5-2 against the West Michigan Whitecaps when storms stopped the contest in the top of the seventh inning Wednesday night. T...
Jun 11, 2015
Illinois State’s Headean taken in 13th round by Padres
Illinois State's Will Headean has been drafted by the San Diego Padres. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL - Illinois State's Will Headean has been selected in 13th round o...
Jun 11, 2015
CornBelters drop both ends of twinbill at Evansville
(Photo courtesy Normal CornBelters)By WJBC StaffEVANSVILLE, Ind. - The Normal CornBelters dropped both games of a doubleheader to the Evansville Otters by scores of 9-4 and 4-0 on Wednesday night at B...
Jun 11, 2015
Cardinals vs. Rockies, Sportstalk on WJBC tonight
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field today,. (Photo by Cliff/flickr) By WJBC Staff The St. Louis Cardinals wrap up their series at the Colorado Rockies today trying to avoi...
Jun 10, 2015
Illinois Wesleyan finishes 34th in Learfield Directors’ Cup standings
IWU placed 34th in the in the final 2014-15 Division III Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University finished...
Jun 10, 2015
Cardinals select ISU’s DeJong in MLB Draft
(Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State baseball Redshirt Junior infielder/catcher Paul DeJong has been selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth round of the...
Jun 09, 2015
