Category Archives: Local Sports
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Aug 05, 2015
Cardinals at Reds; CornBelters doubleheader today
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park tonight. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Great American Ball Park) By WJBC Staff Carlos Martinez takes the mound for the St. Louis...
Aug 05, 2015
Chiefs overcome 5-run deficit to stun Captains
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs)By WJBC StaffPEORIA – Trailing 5-0 after the top of the first, the Peoria Chiefs rallied twice Tuesday night to stun the Lake County Captains with an 8-6 victory.The...
Aug 05, 2015
ISU football adds Wyoming transfer defensive back
(Photo courtesy ISU Sports Information) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – Illinois State football head coach Brock Spack added a late piece to his roster just before the start of training camp,...
Aug 04, 2015
Ex-ISU, CCHS star Highland looks to make New Orleans Saints’ roster
Chris Highland (center) is competing for a spot on the New Orleans Saints’ 53-man roster. (Photo courtesy Chris Highland/Twitter) By Eric Stock WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. – First he mad...
Aug 04, 2015
Cardinals open road trip vs. Reds on WJBC tonight
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park tonight. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Great American Ball Park) By WJBC Staff In a rematch of a pitchers’ duel from a wee...
Aug 04, 2015
