Category Archives: Local Sports
Miners strike early for 2nd straight win over CornBelters
The Normal CornBelters put up a fight but ultimately couldn’t outscore the Southern Illinois Miners, losing 7-5. (WJBC File Photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL - The Normal CornBelters, presented by ...
Jun 04, 2017
State Farm Youth Classic looking for volunteers
The 2017 State Farm Youth Classic runs from June 25-28. (Photo Facebook/State Farm Youth Classic)By Scott Probst/WMBDBLOOMINGTON – The State Farm Youth Classic is looking for volunteers to help ...
Jun 03, 2017
Bloomington-Normal Sports Commission names Athlete of Year nominees
Matt Hawkins (left) and Jim Ahart with the Bloomington-Normal Sports Commission announced the finalists for the State Farm Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet on Friday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By ...
Jun 02, 2017
Sports On Air
The St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game weekend series at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Peter Merholz) WJBC 1230 AM: 12:25 p.m. Baseball – St. Louis ...
Jun 02, 2017
Ex-Redbird Grigsby named to College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Ex-Redbird Boomer Grigsby in the FCS all-time leader in tackles. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information IRVING, Texas – The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fa...
Jun 02, 2017
Illinois State to host MVC volleyball, women’s individual tennis championships
Illinois State last hosted the Missouri Valley Conference volleyball championships in 2016.(GoRedbirds.com photo)By ISU Sports InformationST. LOUIS – Illinois State will host a pair of Missouri ...
Jun 02, 2017
DeJong hopes versatility keeps him on Cardinals roster
Paul DeJong homered in his first Major League at bat Sunday at Colorado. (Photo courtesy St. Louis Cardinals) By Greg Halbleib ST. LOUIS – Former Illinois State University baseball standout Paul...
Jun 01, 2017
Bloomington High School honors its ‘best ever’ track team
Bloomington track coach John Szabo (at podium) said this year’s squad was the best in school history. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – John Szabo has coached the Bloo...
Jun 01, 2017
LeRoy standout Chastain transfers to Illinois State
Matt Chastain played three games at Loyola before suffering a season-ending knee injury. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State head men's basketball coa...
Jun 01, 2017
Redbird football adds Notre Dame transfer Barajas
Josh Barajas will have three years of eligibility at Illinois State. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State football head coach Brock Spack bolstered his...
Jun 01, 2017
