Category Archives: Local Sports
Poncedeleon loses first decision in 15 starts as Chiefs lose to Cougars 4-1
By WJBC Staff GENEVA – The Peoria Chiefs did not score until the ninth inning and former Chiefs infielder Ildemaro Vargas scored three runs as the Kane County Cougars prevailed 4-1 Friday night....
Jun 20, 2015
CornBelters use big 6th to beat Belters
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – The Normal CornBelters ended up on the winning end of a pitchers' duel Saturday night, taking the game 3-1 at the Corn Crib. Lake Erie was the first to score. Crushers des...
Jun 20, 2015
IHSA approves full contact football limitations, playoff alterations
Teams will be limited in the amount of time they can have full contact practice during games weeks starting this season. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois High Scho...
Jun 19, 2015
Cardinals vs. Phillies, CornBelters on WJBC tonight
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia tonight. (Photo by Peter Bond/flickr) By WJBC Staff The St. Louis Cardinals return to playing National Leag...
Jun 19, 2015
Illinois State’s Koziol signs with San Francisco Giants
Ryan Koziol was 1-4 with a 6.64 ERA and a team-high five saves as a junior for Illinois State this spring. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State’s...
Jun 19, 2015
CornBelters drop 5th straight as Beach Bums sweep series
Pat McKenna homered in the CornBelters’ 6-3 loss to Traverse City on Thursday. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL - The Normal CornBelters signed pitcher Brad Orosey Thursday afternoon and sta...
Jun 19, 2015
Chiefs finish sweep of Snappers
(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StafBELOIT, Wisc. – The Peoria Chiefs scored seven runs in the final five innings and notched another 11 hits to sweep the Beloit Snappers 7-1 on Thursday night. The win...
Jun 19, 2015
Blackhawks celebrate in Chicago
Soldier Field was packed with fans celebrating the Blackhawks win. (Courtesy Photo Journalist Elysse Studzinski) By IRN/John Gregory Chicago – For the third time since 2010, Chicago gets to cele...
Jun 18, 2015
Cardinals vs. Twins finale, CornBelters on WJBC today
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Minnesota Twins at Target Field today. (Photo by Joe Bielawa/flickr) By WJBC Staff The St. Louis Cardinals conclude their four-game interleague series with the Minneso...
Jun 18, 2015
Beach Bums strike early to beat CornBelters
Mark Micowski homered in the Normal CornBelters’ loss to Traverse City on Wednesday. (Photo by Brian Hymer)By WJBC StaffNORMAL - The Normal CornBelters gave up early runs and were never able to ...
Jun 18, 2015
