Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Pontiac man in custody for allegedly shooting a car
The 19-year old faces charges in Pontiac. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD TV PONTIAC – A 19-year-old Pontiac man was arrested late Thursday for allegedly shooting at a vehicle.Jayden Turner...
Feb 28, 2025
Pritzker to call for expansion of 4-year degree offerings at some community colleges
The Illinois Community College System headquarters is pictured in downtown Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinoi...
Feb 19, 2025
High School Basketball 2025 Broadcast Schedule
High School basketball on WJBC is sponsored by CEFCU (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) Each week, WJBC-AM 1230 and FM 102.1 plans to broadcast a High School basketball game of the week, sponsored by CEFCU! Pr...
Jan 08, 2025
State Farm Holiday Classic Championships to be aired on WJBC
The State Farm Holiday Classic takes place over four days between Christmas and New Year’s Day at four venues in Bloomington-Normal. (State Farm Holiday Classic) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON -...
Dec 29, 2024
U-High falls to Mt. Zion in IHSA football state semifinals
U-High head coach Brody Walworth spoke with his team after the semifinal loss at Hancock Stadium. (Eric Lapan/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The U-High Pioneers (10-3) had a chance to tie or even wi...
Nov 23, 2024
Bloomington Bison honoring local veterans
The puck drops at 7:00 p.m. Friday night at Grossinger Motors Arena. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's newest hockey team is hitting the ice on Friday, November 8, with jers...
Nov 08, 2024
WJBC High School Football Extravaganza 2024 Schedule
The WJBC High School Football Extravaganza sponsored by CEFCU can be heard on AM 1230, FM 102.1, WJBC.com and anywhere you stream radio. (WJBC file photo)Every Friday night throughout the season WJBC ...
Aug 26, 2024
Central Illinois fans cheer Anna Peplowski, US relay team on to silver medal
Germantown Grille hosted a watch party for the final. (Photo courtesy: Team USA/Facebook)By WMBD PEORIA – Anna Peplowski will bring silver back to central Illinois.The Metamora High School grad ...
Aug 02, 2024
After stagnant offense, Pedon scoured portal for three-point shooters to fill ISU roster
Illinois State men’s basketball coach Ryan Pedon spoke recently with WMBD-TV. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It's no secret where the troubles last year were for Redbird...
Jul 04, 2024
Player interviews from the Redbird Championship at Weibring Golf Club
By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Redbird Championship is an official event of the ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour. The Redbird Championship runs Tuesday, June 18 through Thursday, June 20. You can fi...
Jun 18, 2024
