Bloomington Blaze
ISU's Center for the Performing Arts will be busy with several productions this weekend. (Photo/Facebook) 
The Bloomington Blaze are 1-2 after their first three games. (WJBC file photo) Bloomigton Blaze hockey, Illinois State volleyball on WJBC
The Bloomington Blaze continue their early-season home stand Friday by hosting the Evansville Icemen.
Bloomington has lost its last two games after winning its season opener Oct. 22. You can hear the game at 7 p.m. here on WJBC.com.
(Logo courtesy of the Bloomington Blaze) Blaze continue homestand against unbeaten teams
November 3, 2011
Bloomington Blaze Coach Paul Gardner joined WJBC's R.C. McBride and Jim Fitzpatrick to preview this weekend's games against Evansville and Rapid City.
On Saturday, one fan will drive away in a brand new car in the Extreme Motors Great Car Giveway. A 2012 Hyundai Accent worth $17,000 from Extreme Motors will be awarded.
The Bloomington Blaze could not overcome an early deficit and lost 6-2 to the Quad City Mallards on Saturday night. (Courtesy photo) Mallards score early to defeat Blaze for second straight night
October 29, 2011
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Blaze, presented by Mid-Illini Credit Union, could not overcome an early deficit and lost 6-2 to the Quad City Mallards on Saturday night at U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington.
The Mallards wasted little time, scoring twice in the first 1:16 on goals from Eric Giosa and Brandon Marino.
Brock Spack's Redbirds are looking for their first win at Southern Illinois since 2006. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) Illinois State, Illinois Wesleyan, Illini seek road wins on WJBC
Illinois State looks to extend a three-game winning streak as the Redbirds visit Southern Illinois on Saturday. You can hear the game at 1:30 p.m. on WJBC 1230 AM, the Country Financial Illinois State Redbird Radio Network and here on WJBC.com.
Gameday Saturday comes before the game at 1:06pm. During the game, WJBC will provide updates of the high school football playoff games.
Blaze suffer first loss in overtime
October 28, 2011
The Bloomington Blaze, presented by Mid-Illini Credit Union, could not hold onto a two-goal lead in the third period and fell in overtime on Friday night, 6-5 to the Quad City Mallards at U.S. Cellular Coliseum.
Offenses ruled in the first period as the Blaze took a 3-2 lead into the first intermission.
David Freese of the Cardinals celebrates at home plate after hitting a walk off solo home run in the 11th inning to win Game Six of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on October 27, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) World Series Game 7 on WJBC; Holliday injured
UPDATED 2:15 p.m. | ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday is out for Game 7 of the World Series after spraining his right wrist during Thursday’s Game 6 thriller, the team announced.
David Freese homered to lead off the bottom of the 11th inning in Game 6, and the St. Louis Cardinals forced the World Series to a Game 7 by rallying from two-run deficits against the Texas Rangers in the 9th and 10th last night.
(Logo courtesy of the Bloomington Blaze) Blaze look to capitalize on homestand
October 27, 2011
Bloomington Blaze Coach Paul Gardner joined WJBC's R.C. McBride and Jim Fitzpatrick on Thursday to discuss this weekend's homestand against the Quad City Mallards.
The Blaze used a second-period offensive surge to win their first-ever game, 5-4, in overtime over the Dayton Gems last weekend.
There are a lot of scary things to do this weekend including a trip through InnerFears Haunted House (Photo courtesy InnerFears.com) Halloween dominates ‘What’s Going On’ this weekend
October 27, 2011
Halloween themed events
Illinois Wesleyan Civic Orchestra Halloween Pops Concert – Friday; 7:30 p.m. Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts; more info
InnerFears Haunted House - InnerFears will host Mini Monsters for Midwest Food Bank trick or treat event on October 30th from 1-3 pm.
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