Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports
Belters easily take down Aviators
By Normal CornbeltersNORMAL- The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, attacked the West Division leaders, the Rockford Aviators, relentlessly Friday night in a 14-3 pummeling at the...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2015

Chiefs get win over Tincaps in Peoria
The Chiefs got the first win of a weekend series over Fort Wayne Friday (WJBC File Photo)By Nathan Baliva- Peoria ChiefsPEORIA-The Peoria Chiefs got an unearned run in the sixth inning and another in ...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2015

Bathroom fire temporarily displaces 4 in Normal
Firefighters in Normal needed about 20 minutes to contain a bathroom fire at 1404 Keller Road on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal Fire Department)By Eric StockNORMAL – Fire crews in Nor...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2015

Lefty’s Corner: High expectations for Redbird football
Illinois State is ranked No. 2 in the FCS Preseason Coaches Poll. (WJBC file photo)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - The pursuit of the FCS national championship begins today for Illinois State's football t...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

Illinois State ranked No. 2 in FCS preseason poll
Senior defensive end David Perkins makes a tackle during a 2014 game at Hancock Stadium. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationSPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Illinois State football program...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2015

Coprich apologizes for arrest earlier this year
Marshaun Coprich said he is sorry for the actions that led to his arrest in April. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State’s star running back wants to focus so...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2015

Cardinals against host Rockies, CornBelters face Aviators on road
(Eric Stock/WJBC)By WJBC staffLance Lynn makes the trip to the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.Coverage begins with the pre-game show on WJ...
Syndicated Author Aug 01, 2015

IWU’s Kelley named to kicker watch list
Michael Kelley connected on 27 of 28 extra point attempts in 2014. (Photo by Marc Featherly/IWU Sports)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan senior Michael Kelley is one of 41 placekicker...
Syndicated Author Jul 30, 2015

Highland signs contract with New Orleans Saints
The long snapper will head to NFL training camp with the New Orleans Saints. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Another former Redbird has found a home in the NFL.Two-time All American l...
Syndicated Author Jul 29, 2015

Cardinals vs. Reds; CornBelters on the road tonight
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium today. (Photo by Charles Barillea/flickr)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals play the rubber game of their three-game series with the...
Syndicated Author Jul 29, 2015