Category Archives: Local Sports
Youth football tackle ban sponsor doesn’t have votes but will continue to push issue
Despite not planning to bring it up for a vote this session, State Rep. Carol Sente still plans on working to ban tackle football for youth under 12-years-old in Illinois. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov...
Apr 21, 2018
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Illinois State football hosts its annual Spring Showcase today. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) WJBC 1230 AM: 1:00 p.m. Football – Illinois State spring game 2:30 p.m. Baseball – Cincinnati at ...
Apr 21, 2018
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Michael Wacha takes the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals as they open a six-game homestand tonight against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. (Photo courtesy MLB)WJBC 1230 AM:6:20 p.m. Baseball &#...
Apr 20, 2018
Spack: ‘Stunningly pleased’ with spring camp
Illinois State football closes out spring camp on Saturday with its Spring Showcase. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State football closes out a month of spring p...
Apr 19, 2018
Bicentennial voters pick Wrigley Field as state’s best building
Wrigley Field opened in 1914. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Cubs’ fans win again. Illinois’ bicentennial voters have picked Wrigley Field as the state&...
Apr 19, 2018
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Jon Lester is scheduled to face the St. Louis Cardinals today as the Chicago Cubs conclude a two-game series at Wrigley Field. (Photo courtesy MLB.com) WJBC 1230 AM: 12:25 p.m. Baseball – St. Lo...
Apr 19, 2018
ISU men’s hoops headed to Cayman Islands in Nov.
Keyshawn Evans is one of the returning Redbirds expected to join the team for a November trip to the Cayman Islands Classic. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Illinois St...
Apr 17, 2018
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The St. Louis Cardinals will face Tyler Chatwood as the Cardinals series opener with the Chicago Cubs was postponed until tonight. (Photo courtesy MLB.com) WJBC 1230 AM: 6:10 p.m. Baseball – St....
Apr 17, 2018
Hassan, Brown named IWU’s top athletes at ‘Tommy Awards’
Jordan Hassan and Tyler Brown were named Illinois Wesleyan’s Male and Female Atheltes of the Year at the annual Tommy Awards dinner on Monday. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com)By IWU Sports Informa...
Apr 17, 2018
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Adam Wainwright is scheduled to start for the St. Louis Cardinals tonight as they open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. (Photo courtesy MLB) WJBC 1230 AM: 5:10 p.m. Baseb...
Apr 16, 2018 Adam Wainwright was a st
