Brock Spack Show, Bears preseason on WJBC tonight

Posted on September 3, 2015

By WJBC Staff

Illinois State enters the 2015 football season with perhaps more anticipation than ever before, coming off an FCS Championship Game appearance.

WJBC will debut the Brock Spack Show at Schooners in Bloomington tonight. Dick Luedke and Ted Schmitz will talk to the coach and a player guest, junior wide receiver Anthony Warrum . Listen live on WJBC 1230 AM, WJBC.com and the WJBC app starting at 6 p.m.

The Chicago Bears close out their preseason schedule tonight hosting the Cleveland Browns. WJBC will have the call at 7.

The Normal CornBelters wrap up their three-game series with the Evansville Otters at the Corn Crib. Greg Halbleib calls the action starting at 6:20 on WJBC.com.

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