Category Archives: Local Sports
Ex-Redbird DeJong impresses in rookie’s first half
Former Illinois State Redbird Paul DeJong is batting .313 in his rookie season with the St. Louis Cardinals. (Photo courtesy Major League Baseball) By Eric Stock ST. LOUIS – It’s possible ...
Jul 13, 2017
Pontiac’s Grove vaults on to world stage
Pontiac native Emily Grove will be competing in the pole vault at the World Championships in London next month. (Photo courtesy University of South Dakota) By Eric Stock VERMILLION, S.D. – A pol...
Jul 12, 2017
WJBC, Redbird Sports Properties agree on new 5-year deal
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Illinois State Athletics and Learfield's Redbird Sports Properties have agreed to a new five-year partnership with WJBC AM 1230 and 93.7 NASH Icon. As the flagship radio s...
Jul 11, 2017
Bloomington-Normal WAVES swimmer makes return trip to World Junior Championships
Grace Ariola will be competing in the FINA World Junior Championships in Indianapolis Aug. 23-28. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Normal Community senior Grace Ariola̵...
Jul 10, 2017
Illinois Wesleyan football receives Top 25 votes in preseason poll
Norm Eash will begin his 31st season as Illinois Wesleyan football coach. (Photo courtesy iwusports.com) By IWU Sports Information BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan football will play three top 10...
Jul 10, 2017
Sports On Air
Lance Lynn pitches for the St. Louis Cardinals this afternoon as they close out the first half of the season as they host the New York Mets at Busch Stadium. (Photo courtesy MLB)WJBC 1230 AM:12:20 p.m...
Jul 09, 2017
Sports On Air
Adam Wainwright will pitch for the Cardinals tonight as they host the New York Mets. (Photo courtesy MLB) WJBC 1230 AM: 2:15 p.m. Baseball – New York Mets at St. Louis WJBC.com: 6:20 p.m. Baseba...
Jul 08, 2017
Sports On Air
Michael Wacha is scheduled to start for the St. Louis Cardinals today as they play the Miami Marlins at Busch Stadium. (Photo courtesy MLB) WJBC 1230 AM: 11:50 a.m. Baseball – Miami at St. Louis...
Jul 06, 2017
Sports On Air
The Normal CornBelters continue their home series tonight against the Washington Wild Things at the Corn Crib. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)WJBC 1230 AM:6:20 p.m. Baseball – Miami at St. LouisWJBC.co...
Jul 05, 2017
Sports On Air
Lance Lynn pitches for the St. Louis Cardinals in their Independence Day game against the Miami Marlins at Busch Stadium. (Photo courtesy MLB)WJBC 1230 AM:12:20 p.m. Baseball – Miami at St. Loui...
Jul 04, 2017
