Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

ISU-Evansville men’s game postponed
According to a news release, ISU determined the team is “unable to compete” and the game has been postponed. The conference will attempt to reschedule the game, if possible. (Photo courtes...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2022

Regional Office of Education awarded a $4M grant to address school administrator shortages
Regional Superintendent of Schools Mark Jontry (Photo caption: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The leader of school districts across central Illinois is announcing funding to address school...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2021

Bloomington Police looking to enhance the experience of women on force; signs 30×30 pledge
The 30×30 initiative is affiliated with the Policing Project at NYU School of Law and the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives. (Photo courtesy: Flick/File) By Blake HaasBLOOM...
Syndicated Author Nov 16, 2021
Area athletes celebrate National Signing Day
Local athletes signed their letters of intent on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Long-time childhood dreams came true across the Heart of Ill...
Syndicated Author Nov 11, 2021

Local Dr. explains new antiviral COVID-19 pills
Dr. John Wieland with Carl BroMenn Hospital spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a recent study, a new antiviral COVID-19 pil...
Syndicated Author Nov 08, 2021

NCHS heads to Jacobs for second round of IHSA playoffs
We’ll have all the coverage Friday on AM 1230 WJBC, FM 102.1, and WJBC.com with pregame starting at 6:10 p.m. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The IHSA football playoffs continue Fri...
Syndicated Author Nov 04, 2021

Normal West falls to Washington in first round of playoffs
Normal West head coach Nate Fincham speaking with his team after the game. (Eric Lapan)By Neil DoyleWASHINGTON – In the first round of the IHSA football playoffs it was Washington over Normal We...
Syndicated Author Oct 29, 2021

Cardinals name Oliver “Oli” Marmol as next manager
Oliver Marmol during St. Louis Cardinals’ Opening Day on April 5, 2018. (Photo courtesy St. Louis Cardinals)By WJBC StaffST LOUIS – The St. Louis Cardinals announced Monday that they have ...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2021

Chili Bowl: Normal Community 45-7 over Normal West
Normal Community head coach Jason Drengwitz hoists the Chili Bowl after a 45-7 win over Normal West. (Eric Lapan/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – In the 27th edition of the Chili Bowl it was Normal Co...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2021

Week 8 high school football scores
Normal Community improved to 8-0 with a win at home over Champaign Centennial 35-13. (Eric Lapan/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Week 8 of the high school football season has come to a close and just...
Syndicated Author Oct 15, 2021