Olivia Lett

Former Illinois-Wesleyan All-American Olivia Lett was recently hired as the new women's head basketball coach at Millikin. She visited with WJBC's Marc Strauss about filling the shoes of a coaching legend at age 27.

Former Illinois-Wesleyan All-American Olivia Lett was recently hired as the new women's head basketball coach at Millikin. She visited with WJBC's Marc Strauss about filling the shoes of a coaching legend at age 27.

Olivia Lett, new Millikin women's basketball coach 3-19-18

Jason Drengwitz

New Normal Community football coach Jason Drengwitz discusses his goals for the program.

New Normal Community football coach Jason Drengwitz discusses his goals for the program.

Jason Drengwitz, Normal Community football coach, 3-13-18

Dan Muller

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller recaps the season after ISU failed to get a bid to the NCAA and shares his thoughts on a lack of respect for mid-major conferences.

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller recaps the season after ISU failed to get a bid to the NCAA and shares his thoughts on a lack of respect for mid-major conferences.

Dan Muller, ISU men's basketball coach, 3-12-18

Jason Welch

Central Catholic Boy's basketball coach Jason Welch explains what it feels like to win Third Place in Class 2A.

Central Catholic Boy's basketball coach Jason Welch explains what it feels like to win Third Place in Class 2A.

Jason Welch, CCHS Head Basketball Coach,  3-10-18

Kristen Gillespie

Illinois State women's basketball coach Kristen Gillespie recaps the loss to Northern Iowa in the Missouri Valley tournament.

Illinois State women's basketball coach Kristen Gillespie recaps the loss to Northern Iowa in the Missouri Valley tournament.

Kristen Gillespie, Illinois State women's Basketball Coach, 2-9-18

Central Catholic Boy's basketball coach Jason Welch recaps the Class 2A semifinal loss to Chicago Orr at Carver Arena.

Central Catholic Boy's basketball coach Jason Welch recaps the Class 2A semifinal loss to Chicago Orr at Carver Arena.

Jason Welch, Central Catholic basketball coach, 3-9-18

Billy Horn

Meet new Normal CornBelters manager Bill Horn.

Meet new Normal CornBelters manager Bill Horn.

Billy Horn, Normal CornBelters manager, 3-7-18

Larry Lyons

Illinois State athletics director Larry Lyons previews the spring sports season, explains how seating is set at Arch Madness and shares his thoughts on the the FBI probe into college athletics.

Illinois State athletics director Larry Lyons previews the spring sports season, explains how seating is set at Arch Madness and shares his thoughts on the the FBI probe into college athletics.

Larry Lyons, ISU athletics director, 3-7-18

Central Catholic basketball Coach Jason Welch discusses huge win over Dee-Mack basketball team in Springfield moving on to the State game in Peoria. Score for the game was 47-46.

Central Catholic basketball Coach Jason Welch discusses huge win over Dee-Mack basketball team in Springfield moving on to the State game in Peoria. Score for the game was 47-46.

Jason Welch, Central Catholic basketball Coach, 3-6-18

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller discusses the Redbirds' NIT prospects after falling in the MVC Tournament championship game.

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller discusses the Redbirds' NIT prospects after falling in the MVC Tournament championship game.

Dan Muller, ISU men's basketball coach, 3-5-18

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Mia Smith

Rebekah Ehresman

IWU women's coach Mia Smith explains how it feels to be atop the CCIW as regular season champions and CCIW tournament champions, while senior guard Rebekah Ehresman shares how the Titans are looking forward to the big dance.

IWU women's coach Mia Smith explains how it feels to be atop the CCIW as regular season champions and CCIW tournament champions, while senior guard Rebekah Ehresman shares how the Titans are looking forward to the big dance.

Mia Smith, Rebekah Ehresman, Illinois Wesleyan women's basketball coach and senior guard, 2-24,18

William Tinsley

Illinois State Men

Illinois State coach Dan Muller explains how the Redbirds fell in the wire-to-wire action in Chicago, while William Tinsley shares how the Redbirds will be ready for what ever March Madness brings them in St. Louis.

Illinois State coach Dan Muller explains how the Redbirds fell in the wire-to-wire action in Chicago, while William Tinsley shares how the Redbirds will be ready for what ever March Madness brings them in St. Louis.

Dan Muller, William Tinsley, Illinois State men's basketball coach and guard, 2-24-18

Illinois State first-year coach Kristen Gillespie explains how the Redbirds were lackluster on both sides of the ball in the loss to the University of Northern Iowa.

Illinois State first-year coach Kristen Gillespie explains how the Redbirds were lackluster on both sides of the ball in the loss to the University of Northern Iowa.

Kristen Gillespie, Illinois State women's Basketball Coach, 2-23-18

Ron Rose

Illinois Wesleyan men's basketball coach Ron Rose explains how the Titans offense was lackluster against North Central in the Collage Confrence of Illinois and Wisconsion tournament.

Illinois Wesleyan men's basketball coach Ron Rose explains how the Titans offense was lackluster against North Central in the Collage Confrence of Illinois and Wisconsion tournament.

Ron Rose, Illinois Wesleyan men's Basketball Coach, 02-23-18

Paul Salander

The oldest curling club in Illinois is just an hour north of McLean County. Paul Salander from the Waltham Curling Club tells WJBC's Marc Strauss how a visitor from Scotland in 1884 introduced the sport to the locals of Triumph, Illinois.

The oldest curling club in Illinois is just an hour north of McLean County. Paul Salander from the Waltham Curling Club tells WJBC's Marc Strauss how a visitor from Scotland in 1884 introduced the sport to the locals of Triumph, Illinois.

Paul Salander, Waltham Curling Club 2-22-18

IWU women's basketball coach Mia Smith speaks with WJBC's Eric Stock about the team's 87-58 over the Carroll University Pioneers.

IWU women's basketball coach Mia Smith speaks with WJBC's Eric Stock about the team's 87-58 over the Carroll University Pioneers.

Mia Smith, Illinois Wesleyan University women's basketball coach, 02-10-18

Khenon Hall, recruiting coordinator for Brock Spack's Redbirds, speaks with WJBC's Greg Halbleib and Blake Haas during the 2018 Redbird Football Signing Day.

Khenon Hall, recruiting coordinator for Brock Spack's Redbirds, speaks with WJBC's Greg Halbleib and Blake Haas during the 2018 Redbird Football Signing Day.

Khenon Hall, ISU football recruiter, 02-07-18

Phil Fayne

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller and post player Phil Fayne review the Redbirds' 79-52 exhibition win over Lewis.

Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller and post player Phil Fayne review the Redbirds' 79-52 exhibition win over Lewis.

Dan Muller, Phil Fayne, Illinois State basketball, 11-5-17

Joe Walters

Bloomington pulled out a late come from behind win 22-16 over Kankakee, coach Joe Walters talked about the thrilling victory.

Bloomington pulled out a late come from behind win 22-16 over Kankakee, coach Joe Walters talked about the thrilling victory.

Joe Walters, Bloomington football, 9-15-17

Darren Hess

It was a tough loss for Darren hess and his Normal West squad  in the Chili Bowl against Normal Community.

It was a tough loss for Darren hess and his Normal West squad in the Chili Bowl against Normal Community.

Darren Hess, Normal West football, 9-15-17

Bloomington Coach Mike Moews (MAYS) explains how the Purple Raiders defeated Champaign Central 56-35 on the WJBC Friday Night Extravaganza.

Bloomington Coach Mike Moews (MAYS) explains how the Purple Raiders defeated Champaign Central 56-35 on the WJBC Friday Night Extravaganza.

Joe Walters, Bloomington football, 9-8-17

Wes Temples, Normal Community football coach, 9-1-17

Darren Hess, Normal West football coach, 9-1-17

Bloomington head football coach Joe Walters after BHS defeated Peoria Manual 60-6 on the WJBC Extravaganza.

Bloomington head football coach Joe Walters after BHS defeated Peoria Manual 60-6 on the WJBC Extravaganza.

Bloomington football coach Joe Walters 8-25-17

Paul DeJong

Former Illinois State baseball standout Paul DeJong discusses his big league debut with the Cardinals and more with WJBC's Marc Strauss.

Former Illinois State baseball standout Paul DeJong discusses his big league debut with the Cardinals and more with WJBC's Marc Strauss.

Paul DeJong, St. Louis Cardinals, 5-31-17

Micheal Mosley

Bloomington High School boys basketball coach Micheal Mosley reflects on his team's record-setting season which ended with a third place finish at state.

Bloomington High School boys basketball coach Micheal Mosley reflects on his team's record-setting season which ended with a third place finish at state.

Micheal Mosley, Bloomington basketball coach, 3-20-17

Michael Mosley

Bloomington High Coach Mosley explained how adjustments in the second half helped the Purple Raiders secure Third Place in the Class 3A game over Springfield Lanfier. 

Bloomington High Coach Mosley explained how adjustments in the second half helped the Purple Raiders secure Third Place in the Class 3A game over Springfield Lanfier.

Michael Mosley, Bloomington Basketball Coach, 3-18-17

Bloomington basketball coach Micheal Mosley recaps the Purple Raiders' loss to Oak Park Fenwick. 

Bloomington basketball coach Micheal Mosley recaps the Purple Raiders' loss to Oak Park Fenwick.

Micheal Mosley, Bloomington basketball coach, 3-17-17

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