Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
McLean County Judge hands down over 100-year sentence to a Riverdale man
A third suspect remains on the run. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County Judge sentenced a Riverdale man to over 100 years behind ba...
Jul 23, 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
IHSA Executive Director shares insights into shot-clock decision
IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: IHSA)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois High School Association leaders recently approved a shot clo...
Jun 12, 2024
Pontiac softball wins first state softball title in school history
Pontiac was crowned the IHSA Class 3A state softball champions Saturday in Peoria. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – The Pontiac Indians won their program's first-ever IHSA state softba...
Jun 10, 2024
Bloomington Bison announces its first season schedule
The Bison released their schedule Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Bison/Facbook)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Bison announced its full 72-game schedule for the 2024-2025 ...
Jun 04, 2024
Leaders from Central Catholic break ground on a new football field and track
Central Catholic High School President Sean Foster visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Construction workers broke ground on a new fo...
May 16, 2024
IHSA boys basketball state finals to remain in Champaign
Normal Community and Homewood-Flossmoor take the floor at the State Farm Center in Champaign for the Class 4A State Finals. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois High School A...
Apr 26, 2024
Proposed Chicago Bears stadium seems to be a long shot without Springfield support
The proposed stadium would be a dome concept. (Photo courtesy: Chicago Bears/Twitter)By Blake Haas CHICAGO – A proposed Chicago Bears stadium could be a long shot without the backing of Gov...
Apr 25, 2024
Prairie Central names new boy’s basketball coach; former coach resigns following son’s death
The Prairie Central School Board recently named long-time assistant Trevin McCulloh the next head coach of the program. (Photo courtesy: Prairie Central/Twitter) By WJBC Staff FAIRBURRY – For th...
Mar 22, 2024
