Category Archives: Local Sports

Heilenback goes the distance in ISU’s win over SIUE
Steve Heilenbach pitched a complete game in ISU’s win over SIUE on Sunday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL - Steve Heilenbach turned in Illinois State's first ni...
Syndicated Author May 04, 2015

Baez, Chiefs knock off Burlington
(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffPEORIA – The Peoria Chiefs got a great pitching performance from Fernando Baez and two timely this to knock off the Burlington Bees 2-1 Sunday afternoon in the rubb...
Syndicated Author May 04, 2015
Cardinals, ISU baseball and softball on WJBC
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The St. Louis Cardinals conclude their three-game series with Central Division rival Pittsburgh today beginning at 12:20 p.m. with the pregame show on WJBC 1230 ...
Syndicated Author May 03, 2015

Redbird baseball takes two from SIUE
Jacob Hendren turned in his second complete game of the year, helping the Redbirds to the win. (Photo courtesy of GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC sportsNORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State baseball team won both ...
Syndicated Author May 02, 2015

Redbirds drop two at Drake
Redbird softball coach Melinda Fischer (Photo courtesy of GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC staffDES MOINES, Iowa - In a matchup between the Missouri Valley Conference's top hitting team and top pitching team, p...
Syndicated Author May 02, 2015

O’Shaughnessy picked up in NFL draft
O’Shaughnessy was an All-MVFC Second Team Selection last season (Goredbirds.com)By NIck McClintockCHICAGO- At least one member of the 2014-15 Illinois State Redbirds football team looks to be pl...
Syndicated Author May 02, 2015
Cardinals continue series with Pirates Saturday on WJBC
The Cardinals hope to continue their four game winning streak when they take on the Pirates at 1:05pm (Facebook.com) By WJBC staff BLOOMINGTON -The St. Louis Cardinals continue their three-game series...
Syndicated Author May 02, 2015
Chiefs battle back vs Bees
By Nathan Baliva/ Peoria Chiefs Baseball PEORIA- The Peoria Chiefs battled from behind all game and came out on top with a 10-8 win over the Burlington Bees Friday night. The win, their second ...
Syndicated Author May 02, 2015

SIUE takes first game of weekend series vs Redbirds
The Redbirds will continue their home series Saturday at noon (Goredbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL- SIUE won the first game of a four-game set over the Illinois State baseball team in fro...
Syndicated Author May 02, 2015

Sportstalk, Cardinals vs. Pirates, ISU baseball on WJBC tonight
Illinois State baseball hosts SIU-Edwardsville on Friday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals open the second leg of their 11-game homestand as the Pittsburgh Pirates c...
Syndicated Author May 01, 2015