Category Archives: Local Sports
Redbirds can’t handle late Shocker run
By ISU Sports Information WICHITA- The Illinois State women's basketball team was within two points of Wichita State nearly halfway through the third quarter, but the Shockers (8-10, 3-4 MVC) took adv...
Jan 22, 2017
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ISU’s Viria Livingston will lead the Redbirds at Wichita State today. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) WJBC 1230 AM 2:00 p.m. – Basketball (womens) - Illinois State at Wichita State Listen ...
Jan 22, 2017
Second effort: Middle period push helps Thunder past U17s
By WJBC Staff PLYMOUTH, Mich. – The Bloomington Thunder have excelled in second periods this season, and it was the middle frame that paved the way to victory on Saturday night. Sean Harrison an...
Jan 21, 2017
IWU rally falls short at Carroll
Colin Bonnett scored 17 points in Illinois Wesleyan’s 67-63 loss at Carroll on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Illinois Wesleyan stormed back from 15 points do...
Jan 21, 2017
Hawkins enters state baseball Hall of Fame
By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - Chris Hawkins can't ever remember a time when baseball wasn't a part of his life."I remember being at my house in Lexington sitting on the porch with my wristbands on in my...
Jan 21, 2017
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Coach Barb Smith and the Illinois State Redbirds will try to bounce back tonight at Missouri State. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) WJBC 1230 AM: 6:45 p.m. Basketball (women) – Illinois State at...
Jan 20, 2017
Illinois State signs ex-TCU linebacker
Tyree Horton will have two years of eligibility remaining at ISU. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – The Illinois State football team added depth at the linebacke...
Jan 20, 2017
Lee sets career steals record as Redbirds trounce Bradley
Paris Lee became the all-time steals leader at Illinois State during Wednesday’s win at Peoria. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By WJBC Staff PEORIA – Senior guard Paris Lee became Illinoi...
Jan 18, 2017
Obama welcomes Cubs to White House
Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein (right) presented President Barack Obama with two souvenir Cubs jerseys during a White House visit on Monday. (Photo courtesy YouTube/WhiteHouse.gov)By RFD Radio/WF...
Jan 17, 2017
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Normal West and Normal Community both play two games today at the MLK Tournament at Rockton Hononegah. (Photo by slgckgc/flickr) WJBC 1230 AM: 9:30 a.m. Basketball – Normal Community vs. DeKalb ...
Jan 16, 2017
