Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
ISU Athletic leaders react to the passing of Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight
Knight was 83-years old. (Photo courtesy: KMOX/Twitter) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Athletic leaders at Illinois State University are reacting to the passing of one of the most polarizing coaching fi...
Nov 03, 2023
Big Ten Conference commissioner explains NIL to lawmakers on Capitol Hill
Name, Image and Likeness has changed college sports. (Photo courtesy: Big Ten/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "Name / image / likeness" is a legal way for college athletes to make money; say...
Oct 19, 2023
Local airport expecting more travelers during Labor Day weekend
The airport also has connections with some Florida airports but has not seen any changes in flights due to Hurricane Idalia. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON -Labor Da...
Aug 31, 2023
Bloomington man arrested for shots fired in July, found with ghost gun
He was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of possession of a firearm without a FOID, and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TV...
Aug 02, 2023
ISU football picked 7th in MVFC preseason poll
Defending FCS national champion South Dakota State was picked for the top spot in the annual preseason poll. (Photo Courtesy of GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Illinois State University...
Aug 02, 2023
Former Illinois State AD lands new job in Utah
Kyle Brennan resigned as ISU’s AD in April. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/File) By Blake HaasUTAH – Former Illinois State University Athletic Director Kyle Brennan is returnin...
Jun 16, 2023
12-year-old Cooper Burnette signed by ISU football through Team IMPACT
Illinois State football signed 12-year-old Cooper Burnette on Thursday at Hancock Stadium. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State football added to their program on ...
Jun 16, 2023
Bloomington teenager faces charges in early April shooting
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington teenager is facing charges in McLean County after investigators say he was involved in...
Apr 27, 2023
ISU men’s basketball adds Jason Slay to coaching staff
Jason Slay comes to ISU after spending two seasons at the University of South Florida where he was an assistant coach with the Bulls. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinoi...
Apr 19, 2023
ISU’s Paige Robinson drafted by Dallas Wings
Paige Robinson becomes the first Illinois State women’s basketball player to be selected in the WNBA Draft in program history and first Redbird to make the league since former All-American Krist...
Apr 11, 2023
