Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Illinois High School Association in contract talks with U of I and ISU for state final contract extensions
The previous three-year contracts were short-term deals to fit format changes. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake HaasCENTRAL ILLINOIS-State finals are in the books for high school boys’...
Mar 19, 2024
Lincoln High School Senior named Gatorade Player of the Year
Lincoln Community High School Senior standout Kloe Froebe chipped in over 20 pts. in the Class 3A State Championship game. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas LINCOLN – Besides guidi...
Mar 14, 2024
Bears would contribute $2 billion for domed lakefront stadium to replace Soldier Field, team president confirms
A source familiar with the team, according to the reports, says the lakefront site would replace Soldier Field and increase open space on the museum campus by 20%. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Imag...
Mar 11, 2024
Sendoff planned; Ironmen compete in State semifinal Friday afternoon
Play-by-play coverage can be heard on WJBC at 1:30 p.m. Friday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Normal Community boy’s basketball program competes in the State Fina...
Mar 07, 2024
Normal Community boys basketball beats Downers Grove North in IHSA Super Sectionals
The Ironmen will now face Palatine on Friday at 2 p.m. in Champaign at the State Farm Center. (Blake Haas/WJBC)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Normal Community boys basketball is heading to the state semi...
Mar 05, 2024
Bloomington Tequila co-founder inducted into Chicago Blackhawks Hall of Fame
Chelios co-founded El Bandido Yankee Tequila in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: El Bandido Yankee Tequila/X) By Blake Haas CHICAGO – After this weekend, a new banner hangs inside the United Center...
Feb 23, 2024
IHSA announces girls flag football will debut in fall of 2024
The state finals will be held October 11-12 and bids will be taken to find a host site. (Photo courtesy IHSA)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) on Wednesday a...
Feb 14, 2024
Peoria Rivermen announce they are extending lease with Peoria Civic Center
The announcement comes on the heels of a a new hockey team in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Peoria Riverman/Facebook) By WMBD PEORIA – Months of speculation ended, sort of, Wednesday when the Pe...
Jan 31, 2024
ISU investigation finds no racial slur during Horton Field House game
The investigation included 47 statements. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD NORMAL – Illinois State University Ethics Office has concluded its investigation into a report of a racial slur used...
Jan 29, 2024
IHSA football district proposal fails
The 2023 legislative process brought out the highest voting total in over a decade, as 89% of the membership participated in the vote. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Illinois High S...
Dec 19, 2023
