Author Archives: WJBD Staff
First Battle of the Badges Blood Drive scheduled in Centralia on Friday
The first Battle of the Badges Blood Drive to try and address the critical shortage of blood will take place from 11 to five Friday (today) at the American Legion in Centralia. One of the coordinators...
Jan 28, 2022
Official: Improperly spliced cords caused fire that killed 5
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) - A fire official says a fire at a suburban Chicago apartment that killed four young girls and their mother last year was caused by two electrical cords that had been improperly...
Jan 28, 2022
Jussie Smollett to be sentenced March 10 for lying to police
CHICAGO (AP) - Jussie Smollett, who was convicted last month for lying to police about a racist, homophobic attack that authorities said he staged, will return to court for sentencing March 10th. Cook...
Jan 28, 2022
No bail for suspects in death of 8-year-old Chicago girl
CHICAGO (AP) - A man and teen have been ordered held without bail in the shooting death of an 8-year-old Chicago girl, who was walking and holding her mother's hand when she was shot in the head by a ...
Jan 28, 2022
Lady Cats Knock Off Columbia Behind Keller's 25
The Salem Lady Cats honored their seniors before their Cahokia Conference game with Columbia and then went out and earned a 59-42 victory. Alesia Keller had a great night going for 25 including 9-of-1...
Jan 27, 2022 Photo Credit: Greg Maxey.
Wildcats Head To Columbia Tonight On WJBD
The Salem Wildcats are coming off a 3rd place win at the SIT as they travel to Columbia to return to Cahokia play tonight to take on the Eagles. The game will be around 7:30 on 100.1 FM and streaming ...
Jan 27, 2022 Photo Credit: Greg Maxey.
Selmaville Falls In State Semifinal
The Selmaville Lady Rockets fell in their Class S state semifinal game at Rend Lake losing to St Rose 38-15. The Lady Rockets will play for 3rd place on Saturday afternoon at 12:30 against Okawville a...
Jan 27, 2022
Franklin Park Wins On 8th Grade Night
Franklin Park beat Flora on 8th grade night 43-36. Ryegan Warren had 21. The Salem JV improved to 20-1 with a dominant 40-13 win. Landon Maxey scored 8, Caeden Miraglia had 8 with 5 each from Payton a...
Jan 27, 2022 Photo credit: Jessica Lograsso.
SCMS Earns Volleyball Win Over Windsor/SS
The SC middle school volleyball team improved to 5-2 with a 3-set win over Windsor. The Lady Falcons dropped the opening set 18-25 before winning 25-18, 25-20. The SC JV is 4-3 after their straight se...
Jan 27, 2022
Central City Mayor resigns in frustration; board member appointed to fill the rest of his term
Central City Village President Ken Buchanan handed in his letter of resignation at a special meeting of the Central City Village Board Wednesday night. He was replaced by long-time board member Gary H...
Jan 27, 2022 Central City's new Village President Gary Hall is sworn into office Wednesday night by Village Clerk Karlie Patten. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
