Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Cubs bring 1-0 series lead over Brewers into game 4
Milwaukee Brewers (0-1) vs. Chicago Cubs (1-0) Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Brandon Woodruff (0-0); Cubs: Justin Steele (0-0) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -163, Cubs...
Apr 08, 2022
Bucks pass Celtics for No. 2 in East
UNDATED (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks have moved into second place in the NBA's Eastern Conference with a 127-121 win over the No. 3 Celtics. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday each scored 29 points ...
Apr 08, 2022
Reds beat champs in opener
UNDATED (AP) - The defending World Series champs have stumbled out of the gate. Tyler Mahle allowed only an unearned run in five innings to outpitch Max Fried in Cincinnati's 6-3 downing of the Braves...
Apr 08, 2022
Canes stay atop division, Rangers keep pace....Sharks GM Doug Wilson stepping down after 19 seasons
UNDATED (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers remain separated by two points atop the NHL's Metropolitan Division. The Hurricanes clinched a playoff berth and stayed atop the division by...
Apr 08, 2022
Inflation's Overreach
Inflation's Overreach Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources What do The Dukes of Hazzard, M*A*S*H, and The Love Boat all have in common? They were top-rated television programs in 1982; th...
Apr 08, 2022
Social Security Disability Examinations Office in Centralia damaged when struck by out of control pickup
A Centralia woman escaped injury when her car went out of control and ran through part of the front of the Social Security Disability Examinations Office at 126 South Lincoln in Centralia Wednesday af...
Apr 07, 2022
Fire heavily damages mobile home in Alma
A fire heavily damaged a mobile home in Alma Wednesday afternoon. Kinmundy-Alma Assistant Fire Chief Richard Day says the fire was at the Martha Goff home at 714 Hill Street. Goff reported she was hea...
Apr 07, 2022
Bill headed to Governor's desk to improve equity in agriculture
A bill headed to the Governor's desk seeks to improve equity in Illinois' largest industry...agriculture. The measure, sponsored by Senator Mike Simmons of Chicago, sets up a commission of lawmakers, ...
Apr 07, 2022 Tom Bower / CC
State's Attorney says new witnesses led to first degree murder charges being filed in 2015 shooting death
Marion County State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth says interviews with new witnesses that had not been found previously provided enough evidence for him to proceed with charges in a 2015 murder case. Hudspe...
Apr 07, 2022 Marion County State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth.
Salem Lions Easter Egg Hunt to return to normal format Easter Sunday
The Salem Lion's Club 85th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will return to the normal format at Bryan Memorial Park this year. Lion Leon Chapman is once again chairing the event. "Once again we are excited to a...
Apr 07, 2022
