Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
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...
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...
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...
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...
Aug 05, 2015
CornBelters slug 8 homers in record-setting win
Pat McKenna slugged three of the CornBe;ters’ eight homeruns in a 24-10 win at Rockford. (Photo courtesy Normal CornBelters) By Greg Halbleib ROCKFORD – The Normal CornBelters set a team r...
Aug 03, 2015
Cardinals against host Rockies, CornBelters face Aviators on road
(Eric Stock/WJBC)By WJBC staffLance Lynn makes the trip to the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.Coverage begins with the pre-game show on WJ...
Aug 01, 2015
New tool could change the way you choose an electricity provider
The new CUB Power Calculator can compare rates between alternative electricity suppliers and the regulated utilities. (Photo courtesy www.citizensutilityboard.org) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Netwo...
Jul 30, 2015
State Farm seeks to sell ‘underutilized’ building
State Farm is looking to sell this building at 304 N. Hershey St. in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A building State Farm Insurance Cos. has occupied for the last quarte...
Jul 30, 2015
Cardinals, new slugger Moss host Rockies on WJBC tonight
Brandon Moss batted .217 with 15 homeruns and 50 RBIs for the Cleveland Indians this season. (Photo by Keith Allison/flickr) By WJBC Staff The St. Louis Cardinals and their new acquisition Brandon Mos...
Jul 30, 2015
IWU’s Kelley named to kicker watch list
Michael Kelley connected on 27 of 28 extra point attempts in 2014. (Photo by Marc Featherly/IWU Sports)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan senior Michael Kelley is one of 41 placekicker...
Jul 30, 2015
