Author Archives: WJBD Staff

A 25-year-old Sandoval man has been arrested by Central City Police for violation of an order of protection. Dustin McClaren of Old US 51 is being held in the Marion County pending a final decision on...

The Marion County Board did more than they were asked Tuesday night to help the State's Attorney's office fill an assistants position that will be dedicated solely to child abuse and neglect cases. St...

CHICAGO (AP) - Two Illinois brothers have been arrested on felony charges for their alleged roles in the Jan. 6 insurrection. The FBI says in a news release that 55-year-old Daniel Leyden of Chicago a...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A former Illinois prison guard could face life in prison after a jury found him guilty of violating the civil rights of a 65-year-old inmate who died after correctional office...

The Salem Wildcats soccer team dropped their opener at the St Anthony/TTown Tournament, falling to Harrisburg 5-1. Keaton Gullion blasted a goal from near midfield for the only Wildcats score. They re...

The golfers from Salem won a triangular match at Bent Oak in Breese scoring 160 edging out Central's 162 with Okawville also competing. Jairen Stroud led Salem with a 36, Hunter Russell added a 40, Lo...

The SC Cougars will host Wayne City this afternoon coming off their 18-1 dismantling of Dieterich as the Cougars scored 11 runs in the first inning followed by 7 more in the 2nd. Andrew Magnus had 3 h...

SC opened up their volleyball season with a straight set win over Ramsey 25-16, 25-18. The JV earned a 3-set win as both teams are back in action at home tomorrow night against St Anthony. Breese Cent...

The Franklin Park Bobcats won their 5th straight game as they knocked off a good Aviston team 11-1 on the road in 5 innings. Salem got a great start from Avery Gullion, as the right hander worked 4.1 ...

Lady Bobcats Earn Rout At Aviston On The Road The Franklin Park softball team beat Aviston on the road 17-0. Abigail Thompson struck out 3 and allowed 1 hit. Reagan Shuler had 3 RBI, Quinn Wolfe added...