Author Archives: WJBD Staff

The Aviston Express record breaking season came to an end at 28-3 with their loss to Eau Claire, Wisconsin 10-7 last night in elimination play at the Great Lakes Regionals in Midland Michigan. Moline'...

Paul DeJong hit a two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the Cardinals over the New York Yankees 4-3 in Matt Carpenter's return to St. Louis. Carpenter drew a standing ovation in h...

CHICAGO (AP) - Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning in his first home game since the trade deadline, Justin Steele matched a career high with 10 strikeouts and the Chicago Cubs b...

Medicaid reimbursement reimbursement rates for abortion service providers are going up next month. Governor JB Pritzker says Illinois will remain a sanctuary for women to make their own reproductive c...

NovaCare Rehabilitation now has a facility in Centralia. It's inside the Body Shoppe Facility at 1138 West McCord Street. The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting this week to w...

The state's tax holiday on school supplies begins Friday. For 10 straight days the state's sales tax will drop from 6.25% to 1.25%. Governor JB Pritzker says that should ease a little of the cost. "Wh...

New felony charges have been filed against four people in Marion County Court. 56-year-old Robbie Dabney of Howard Street of Centralia was charged with criminal trespass to a residence to a home in th...

Staying Positive Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources   Staying positive these days is a lot easier said than done.   Inflation is running hot, gasoline prices are up, interest rates a...

The Aviston Express split their 2 games at the Great Lakes Regional winning their opener over Manitowoc, Wisconsin 4-3 in extra innings. Leading 3-2 in the seventh, Aviston gave up a run on a wild pit...

The Kaskaskia College women's soccer team announced yesterday the hiring of Elizabeth Barnett as their new assistance coach for the upcoming season. Barnett was a 2-year starter for KC and also played...