Category Archives: Local Sports
UPDATE: Illinois State University issues apology to Norfolk State after fan uses racial slur
The racial slur occurred in the second half of the game. (Photo courtesy: GoRedbirds) By Blake Haas & Jake FogalNORMAL - A return to Horton Field House on Saturday for the Illinois State Men's bas...
Dec 10, 2023
State football finals returning to Hancock Stadium this weekend
Thousands are expected for the state finals this weekend. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Illinois High School Association state football finals return to Hancock Stadium ...
Nov 20, 2023
Local high school athletes sign National Letters of Intent
Several athletes at Normal Community High School signing National Letters of Intent on Wednesday. (Photo X/Kurt Pegler)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The first day of the 2023 fall signing period was a...
Nov 09, 2023
St. Louis Cardinals plan to stop in Twin-Cities for annual Cardinals Caravan
In early 2023, Cardinals top prospect Masyn Wynn (pictured middle at the table) attended the Cardinals Caravan. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The St. Louis Cardin...
Nov 07, 2023
Tensions boil over in overtime victory for Normal Community in 2nd round of IHSA Playoffs
The win advances Normal Community to it’s first IHSA Quarterfinals appearance since 2015. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – A back-and-forth contest at Dick Tharp Field Saturday night...
Nov 04, 2023
#1 Normal Community dominates Argo in Round One of IHSA playoffs
The Normal Community Ironmen are winners in Round 1 of the IHSA Playoffs. The #1 seed in Class 7A, the Ironmen await the winner of Bradley Bourbonnais/St. Charles North for their Round 2 matchup. (WJB...
Oct 27, 2023
Bloomington falls flat to Decatur MacArthur in final week of regular season
The IHSA Football Playoff Pairings Show, will air live via the IHSA's new TV Network partnership with Weigel from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. on Saturday. The show will also be streamed live on the NFHS Netwo...
Oct 20, 2023
Heartland Women’s Volleyball Coach named Coach of the Year
Mary Frahm. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Heartland Community College’s Head Volleyball coach has been named the top coach in the Midwest Atlantic Co...
Oct 18, 2023
U-High Pioneers clinch first postseason berth since 2015; beat Lincoln 49-28 in Week 8
The High School Football Extravaganza is sponsored by CEFCU. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – It has been 8 years since U-High last took the field for a playoff game, but the third season ...
Oct 13, 2023
Panthers preserve undefeated season beating Heyworth 40-19 in Week 7
The LeRoy Panthers picked up a win in Week 7 over Heyworth 40-19, as Panthers linebacker Thomas Jackson warm-ups pregame. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalLEROY – Seven weeks, seven wins. That̵...
Oct 06, 2023
