Category Archives: Local Sports

Illinois State volleyball releases 2017 schedule
Illinois State will open its 2017 volleyball schedule Sept. 8 vs. Dayton at the Redbird Classic at Redbird Arena. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – Illinois Stat...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2017

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Cardinals’ pitcher Mike Leake pitches against his former team as the St. Louis Cardinals close out a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds today at Great America Ballpark. (Photo courtesy...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2017

Illinois State men’s basketball to visit Nevada in MVC-MWC Challenge
ISU coach Dan Muller’s Redbirds will play at Nevada on Nov. 29.(Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State men's basketball team will play at 2...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2017

Illinois State’s Rave named Freshman All-American
Illinois State freshman John Rave led ISU in triples and stolen bases last season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information TUCSON, Ariz. – Illinois State freshman outfielder Jo...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2017

Big 7th inning earns CornBelters victory over Slammers
(WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – The Normal CornBelters exploded in the seventh inning to take the lead for an 8-5 win over the Joliet Slammers on Wednesday night at the Corn Crib. The g...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2017

IHSA baseball administrator: Pitch count policy here to stay
IHSA baseball administrator Sam Knox said 105 pitches is a reasonable pitch count for most high school pitchers. (Photo courtesy www.ihsa.org) By Jim Taylor/RFD Radio BLOOMINGTON – High school b...
Syndicated Author Jun 06, 2017

Sports On Air
The Normal CornBelters open a three-game midweek series against the Joliet Slammers at the Corn Crib tonight. (WJBC file photo)WJBC 1230 AM:5:15 p.m. Baseball – St. Louis at CincinnatiWJBC.com:6...
Syndicated Author Jun 06, 2017

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The St. Louis Cardinals open a midweek series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park tonight. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Great American Ball Park) WJBC 1230 AM: 5:15 p.m. Baseball ̵...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2017

Miners break record in win over CornBelters
(WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – The Normal CornBelters gave up a record number of runs in the fourth inning as the Southern Illinois Miners completed a three-game series sweep with a 21...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2017

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The Normal CornBelters wrap up their final game of their weekend series against the Southern Illinois Miners at the Corn Crib today. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) WJBC 1230 AM: 5:40 p.m. Baseball – S...
Syndicated Author Jun 04, 2017



