A report by the New York Times said the F.B.I. and Justice Department are looking into the St. Louis Cardinals front office for allegedly hacking internal networks of the Houston Astros to steal information about player personnel.… MORE
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Cardinals matinee, Sportstalk, CornBelters on WJBC today
The St. Louis Cardinals continue their series with the Minnesota Twins today at Busch Stadium.… MORE
Cardinals begin interleague series vs. Twins on WJBC tonight
The St. Louis Cardinals begin a four-game interleague series with the Minnesota Twins tonight.… MORE
Cardinals attempt to sweep Royals on WJBC
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The St. Louis Cardinals conclude their three-game series Sunday with the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium with the pre-game show starting at 12:20 p.m. on WJBC 1230 AM and the first pitch at 1:15. John Lackey takes the mound for the Cardinals. He has a 4-4 record with a…… MORE
Chiefs edge South Bend in marathon contest
The Peoria Chiefs scored in the bottom of the 16th inning to end their longest game since 2008 with a 7-6 win over the South Bend Cubs Saturday night.… MORE
CornBelters fall in close game with Rascals
The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, lost a heartbreaker as the River City Rascals came from behind to capture an 8-7 win in 10 innings at T.R. Hughes Ballpark on Saturday night.… MORE
Illinois State’s Williams earns All-America status at NCAA finals
Senior Jianna Williams earned First-Team All-America honors, after she finished seventh in the women’s hammer throw with a mark of 62.89 meters (206-04) at the 2015 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships Thursday.… MORE
Muller pleased with new rules to quicken pace, add scoring
For the most part, Illinois State basketball coach Dan Muller likes the new rules that have been adopted for the upcoming season.… MORE
Illinois State’s Headean taken in 13th round by Padres
Illinois State’s Will Headean has been selected in 13th round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the San Diego Padres.… MORE
Cardinals select ISU’s DeJong in MLB Draft
Illinois State baseball Redshirt Junior infielder/catcher has been selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth round of the MLB Draft.… MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…