Category Archives: Local Sports
Garcia returns to Cardinals rotation; CornBelters on WJBC tonight
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium tonight. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By WJBC Staff Jamie Garcia is set to make his second return from the disabled list this season as ...
Jul 28, 2015
Cardinals open series vs. Reds on WJBC tonight
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium tonight. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals try to build on a six-game lead in the National League Central...
Jul 27, 2015
Coprich, Roberson named to CFPA Player of the Year watch list
(Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State seniors Marshaun Coprich and Tre Roberson combined to become one of the best backfield tandems in FCS football in ...
Jul 27, 2015
Congressman gives shoutout to local hero
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis congratulated hometown superstar Andre Iguadala. (WJBC file photo)BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis’ (R-Taylorville) 13th Congressional District includes Springfi...
Jul 27, 2015
Lefty’s Corner: ISU football second in Valley poll
Quarterback Tre Roberson was one of four ISU players selected to the all-conference team. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - As expected, Illinois State's football team was pic...
Jul 27, 2015
Pearce has career night, Chiefs sweep Cougars
(Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs) By WJBC Staff PEORIA – The Peoria Chiefs got eight shutout innings from Matt Pearce as they won their fifth consecutive game 4-0 over the first-place Kane County Co...
Jul 27, 2015
Grizzlies pull away from CornBelters
(Logo courtesy Normal CornBelters) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL - The Normal CornBelters dropped the finale of their home stand with a 5-2 defeat to the Gateway Grizzlies on Sunday afternoon at the Corn Cr...
Jul 27, 2015
Brickyard 400 on WJBC today
The Brickyard 400 will be on WJBC today. (Photo by capturedmoments1/flickr)By WJBC StaffNASCAR drivers take their turns at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the Sprint Cup Series presents the Brickyard 4...
Jul 26, 2015
O’Keefe, Chiefs Walk Off Cougars 3-2 Saturday
Chiefs stun Cougars with two-out, two-run rally in ninth. Peoria, IL– The Peoria Chiefs rallied with two outs in the ninth and beat the Kane County Cougars 3-2 with a walk off RBI single by...
Jul 26, 2015
Long balls lead CornBelters to victory
Dudley 3-run drive, Monger solo shot account for all runs. NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, scored all of their runs on two homers in a 4-2 win over the ...
Jul 26, 2015
