Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Belters easily take down Aviators
By Normal CornbeltersNORMAL- The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, attacked the West Division leaders, the Rockford Aviators, relentlessly Friday night in a 14-3 pummeling at the...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2015

Chiefs get win over Tincaps in Peoria
The Chiefs got the first win of a weekend series over Fort Wayne Friday (WJBC File Photo)By Nathan Baliva- Peoria ChiefsPEORIA-The Peoria Chiefs got an unearned run in the sixth inning and another in ...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2015

Redbird greats Bergman, Daggett Miller selected for Valley HOF
Sue Daggett Miller (left) and Dave Bergman (right). (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL – Former Illinois State baseball star Dave Bergman and cross country and trac...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2015

Lefty’s Corner: ISU basketball ready to play in Spain
Illinois State men’s basketball coach Dan Muller has his team in Spain. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Bryan Bloodworth NORMAL - Illinois State's men's basketball team begins play Sunday when it fa...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2015

Bathroom fire temporarily displaces 4 in Normal
Firefighters in Normal needed about 20 minutes to contain a bathroom fire at 1404 Keller Road on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal Fire Department)By Eric StockNORMAL – Fire crews in Nor...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2015

Former Redbird Meredith looking to make impact on Bears
Cameron Meredith led ISU in receiving last season. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BOURBONNAIS – One of the 12 receivers looking to make the Chicago Bears final roster at this yearR...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

Lefty’s Corner: High expectations for Redbird football
Illinois State is ranked No. 2 in the FCS Preseason Coaches Poll. (WJBC file photo)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - The pursuit of the FCS national championship begins today for Illinois State's football t...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

Illinois State ranked No. 2 in FCS preseason poll
Senior defensive end David Perkins makes a tackle during a 2014 game at Hancock Stadium. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationSPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Illinois State football program...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

Coprich apologizes for arrest earlier this year
Marshaun Coprich said he is sorry for the actions that led to his arrest in April. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State’s star running back wants to focus so...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2015

Cutler: Bears doing good job picking up new offense
Quarterback Jay Cutler spoke to the media Wednesday after practice. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BOURBONNAIS – The Chicago Bears wrapped up day six of Training Camp Wednesday in Bou...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2015