Category Archives: Local Sports

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2015

IHSA names Anderson next executive director
Craig Anderson will be the seventh executive director in IHSA history. (Photo courtesy IHSA) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois High School Association announced Tuesday who its next ...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2015

Cardinals vs. Rockies, Sportstalk on WJBC tonight
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field tonight. (Photo by Geoff Livingston/flickr) By WJBC Staff The St. Louis Cardinals continue their series at the Colorado Rockies tonight...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2015
Chiefs lose big to Lansing
DJ Davis Drives in Eight to Beat Chiefs Monday (Logo courtesy Peoria Chiefs)LANSING, Mich. – The Peoria Chiefs surrendered a season-high 12 runs as Lansing Lugnuts outfielder D.J. Davis drove in...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2015

Lefty’s Corner: ISU track duo ready for NCAA meet
ISU’s Jianna Williams will compete in the NCAA Track and Field Championships this week. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - Anderson Devonish and jianna Williams both had ...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2015

Sportstalk, Cardinals at Rockies on WJBC tonight
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field tonight. (Photo by Geoff Livingston/flickr) By WJBC Staff The St. Louis Cardinals move closer to home after a weekend series in Los Ang...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2015