Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Birds bop Bombers behind blast
UNDATED (AP) - The Baltimore Orioles finally cooled off the New York Yankees, thanks to a walk-off blast. Anthony Santander launched a three-run homer off Lucas Luetge in the ninth inning to give the ...
May 20, 2022 alison fayre / CC
Ravens veteran punter Sam Koch retires after 16 seasons
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - Longtime Ravens punter Sam Koch has retired and will join the Baltimore coaching staff as a special teams consultant. The 16-year veteran owns franchise records with 239 conse...
May 20, 2022 frankieleon / CC
Will the GDP Report Suggest a Recession?
Will the GDP Report Suggest a Recession? Presented by MidAmerica Financial Resources The advanced report on first-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) came out in April. Perhaps no economic rep...
May 20, 2022
State taking action to help families affected by current baby formula shortage
The state is taking action to help families affected by the current shortage of baby formula. Illinois Department of Human Services Spokesperson Marisa Kollias says they know how stressful this has be...
May 19, 2022 swruler9284 / CC
Governor signs bill banning "ghost guns" in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker is signing a new law banning "ghost guns" in Illinois. The Governor says criminals are increasingly turning to homemade ghost guns since they are easier to get and don't require a...
May 19, 2022 Person Name / CC
South Central School District talks about potential solution to teacher shortage
South Central School Superintendent Kerry Herdes told the school board Wednesday night they will take part in a proposed cooperative of school districts to share teachers for online instruction. Herde...
May 19, 2022
Marion County Clerk completes voter purge; early voting starts Thursday
The Marion County Clerk's office has announced the completion of the semi-annual voter purge ahead of the start of early voting around the state and Marion County on Thursday for the June 28th primary...
May 19, 2022 Ken Jones / CC
New recreational opportunities being added in Salem
The YMCA and City of Salem Recreation Director has announced the addition of two new recreation programs made possible by new facilities in Bryan Memorial Park. Jed Casburn says new co-ed disc golf an...
May 19, 2022 Rick / CC
Salem Opens Regionals Tonight At Vandalia Against Teutopolis....SC Opens Defense Of State Title...Mater Dei Upsets Top Ranked Breese Central
The Salem Wildcats had their game at the Vandalia 2a regional moved to tonight. They will play the 2nd game of the night following Vandalia and Paris at 4pm will be the 6pm first pitch of Salem and TT...
May 19, 2022
Lady Cats Open Up Home Regional Today Versus Robinson On WSIQ
The Salem Lady Cats had their 2a home regional opener rained out yesterday at Tully. They will host Robinson today with the winner advancing to the title game to play the sub-sectionals top seed Gille...
May 19, 2022 Photo: Toby Gullion, FTS Photography
