Kurt Pegler
@KurtPegler
Sports Director, WMBD-TV in Peoria, IL. Views and posts are my own. With some inspiration.
This was a nice delivery today. Thank you Illinois News Broadcasters Association for the 2023 Crystal Mic award. Honored and humbled.
"I knew I could do better" Morton's Paige Selke made a big leap from her first to her second year of high school hoops and she's hoping for another jump this season Story: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
Incredibly sad news. Sandberg was also the Peoria Chiefs manager in 2007 and 2008. He regularly signed autographs for fans who lined up for an hour before the first pitch of games.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. The beloved Cubs second baseman was a five-tool model of consistency in the 1980s and early ’90s, making 10 consecutive All-Star teams and winning 9 straight Gold Glove awards. On June 23, 1984, a national TV…
WMBD Sports Recap: Bradley men's basketball signing autographs and throwing out 1st pitches at Dozer Park. Highlights from the Junior River Cup and the Tri-County Tennis Tournament finals. Story: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
Brian Wardle and BU agree to another contract extension. He last received one in 2023 after the Braves went to the MVC title game and won the regular season championship for the first time in 27 years.
Bradley Athletics is proud to announce a contract extension for Bradley Basketball Head Coach Brian Wardle, reaffirming our commitment to long-term success and stability within the men’s basketball program.
WMBD prep sports recap for July 24, 2025 Video: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
Football-playing Isaiah Whitaker soars to heights in a different sport that could take him to the Olympics Story: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
WMBD prep sports recap for July 23, 2025 Video: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
WMBD prep sports recap for July 22, 2025 Video: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
Bradley freshman Dietrich Richardson drops in on youth basketball camp at ICC, says summer workouts with Braves going well Story: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
Hey Pioneer Baseball Fans! Coach Paxson has resigned from the baseball helm. He compiled a 268-86 record over the last 10 years at U-High and a 550-235 record overall in 25 years. We have a familiar face as our new coach! Welcome former Pioneer JV coach Charlie Shempf!
Highlights of Week 3 of the ICC high school summer league volleyball league. Story: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
Former Twin Cities baseball standout John Rave is having quite the homecoming at Wrigley Field. The Illinois State grad has an RBI single, a homer and he’s scored three times in tonight’s game.
John Rave - 404 ft RBIs: 1 Season Total: 3 Career Total: 3 Pitcher: Chris Flexon Location: Wrigley Field Date: 7/21/2025
Central Catholic and ISU grad John Rave just homered at Wrigley Field. The Royals outfielder has hit three homers in the last four nights.
Baseball broadcasts are great for these anecdotes
How about this @KurtPegler Listen to this story from Joe Girardi and Michael Kay.
The Team Tessa 3v3 tournament battled severe weather early Saturday morning, but the afternoon turned out perfect. Year 3 of honoring the memory of Tessa Sutton while raising tens of thousands of dollars of research and aiding local families. Story: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
Peoria native and 3-time NBA Finals champion Shaun Livingston sponsored his annual water safety event at the local YMCA. He reminisced on his childhood memories in the water when he was away from the court. My story: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
WMBD local sports recap for July 17, 2025 Story: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
Former high school rivals became college besties. Now Kaitlin White and Addi Swadinsky pushing each other even though they're no longer teammates. Story: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
WMBD local sports recap for July 16, 2025 Video: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
The Chicago Bears are planting the seeds for girls flag football programs around the state, including in Peoria story: centralillinoisproud.com/sports/local-s…
