Author Archives: WJBD Staff
State Museum wants 'Gen X' contributions for fall exhibition
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois State Museum plans to turn its attention this fall to what it calls the "forgotten" Generation X. The exhibition, "Growing Up X," is planned for opening in Octobe...
Jan 11, 2022 Mike Licht / CC
Shedd Aquarium announces $500 million project over 8 years
CHICAGO (AP) - The Shedd Aquarium is investing $500 million over eight years leading to its 100th anniversary in 2030 to update galleries, improve animal habitats and make other improvements. It said ...
Jan 11, 2022 Mindaugas Danys / CC
Chicago union leaders OK plan to resume in-person class
CHICAGO (AP) - Students in the nation's third-largest school district will resume classes this week after leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union accepted a proposal with the district over COVID-19 safe...
Jan 11, 2022 nathanmac87 / CC
SC Cougars Improve to 14-5 With Win....Boys Monday Scores
The SC Cougars improved to 14-5 on the year with a 65-48 home win over Ramsey. The Cougars hit 6 threes and put 4 in double figures. Aidan Dodson finished with 19, Ethan Watwood added 15, Spencer Joha...
Jan 11, 2022
SC Falls To Vandalia....Girls Scores From Monday
The SC Lady Cougars fell at home to Vandalia 58-50. Brooklyn Garrett finished with 15 to lead SC and Laney Webster added 10 and Halle Smith 9. The Lady Cougars were just 14-of-31 from the free throw l...
Jan 11, 2022
Franklin Park Closes Down Regular Season At Flora Tonight...Selmaville Honors 8th Graders
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats will play in their regular season finale tonight when they travel to Flora. Salem will open up their Class L regionals tomorrow night at home against Wesclin at 6pm foll...
Jan 11, 2022 Photo Credit: Sideline Photos.
Organ's 28 Lead Raccoon To 16th Win.....NWIGP Win Battle Of JV Indian Eagles
The Raccoon Devils improved to 16-4 with a 47-38 win over Germantown. Michael Organ had 28 in the win. Chase Zurliene led Germantown with 14. Raccoon is at New Horizon tonight. Despite missing starter...
Jan 11, 2022
SC Lady Falcons Drop Volleyball Season Opener
The South Central middle school volleyball team opened their season with a loss to Altamont in 3 sets losing the first set 10-25, winning 25-19, and then losing 25-22. The SC JV were winners in straig...
Jan 11, 2022
Marion County YMCA/Salem Recreation Coed Volleyball Scores
In Winter coed volleyball for the City of Salem/Marion County YMCA at the Community Center last night, 3 Gen Farms were 3 set winners over Loan Rangers 19-25, 25-21,15-5 and it was You Got Served beat...
Jan 11, 2022
Missouri St. looks for home win vs S. Illinois
JQH Arena, Springfield, Missouri; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State looks for its fourth straight win over Southern Illinois at JQH Arena. The last victory for the Salukis at Missouri ...
Jan 11, 2022
