Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Greys strike early and hold off CornBelters
CornBelters shortstop Pat McKenna has been chosen to participate in the Frontier League Home Run Derby in Schaumburg on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Normal CornBelters) By WJBC Staff NORMAL - The Normal C...
Jul 11, 2015
Group says one month budget covers too little
The RBC claims a temporary budget only stalls the state’s problems. (WJBC file photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – A one-month budget measure has passed through the legislature.In response, ...
Jul 10, 2015
Boomers sweep Belters on Pete Rose night
Pete Rose helped coach the Normal CornBelters in a doublheader loss to the Schaumburg Boomers at the Corn Crib on Thursday. (Photo by Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – The Normal ...
Jul 10, 2015
CornBelters host Pete Rose night
Pete Rose said he appreciates the enthusiasm of baseball players in independent leagues. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader was...
Jul 09, 2015
Former All-American Collins says he ‘became a man’ at ISU
Doug Collins spoke with youth following a free basketball clinic at the YMCA in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Former Illinois State University All-American b...
Jul 09, 2015
Four Redbirds Earn Preseason All-America Honors
Seniors Marshaun Coprich, Pat Meehan, Tre Roberson and Teddy Corwin are being honored. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Media RelationsPHILADELPHIA - It should come as no surprise to see a quarte...
Jul 09, 2015
Cardinals at Pirates; Pete Rose night for CornBelters DH on WJBC
Pete Rose will appear as a guest for the Normal CornBelters tonight at the Corn Crib. (Photo courtesy Mike Maguire) By WJBC Staff The St. Louis Cardinals head to Pittsburgh’s PNC Park for the se...
Jul 09, 2015
Thunder’s Gober invited to Dallas Stars camp
Blake Gober scored nine goals in 54 games for the Bloomington Thunder during the 2014-15 season. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Thunder) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON - Before the Bloomington Thunder Trainin...
Jul 08, 2015
Illinois State releases 2015 soccer schedule
Illinois State will play its home opener vs. Illinois on Aug. 23. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By ISU Sports Information NORMAL - Illinois State soccer has released its 2015 schedule. As has become...
Jul 08, 2015
CornBelters hold off Boomers in homestand opener
Richard Lucas homered and drove in two runs as the Normal CornBelters defeated Burlington on Tuesday. (Photo by John Fageaux) By WJBC Staff NORMAL - The Normal CornBelters held onto an early lead on T...
Jul 08, 2015
