Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Home used for storage destroyed by fire in rural Texico
An older two story home used for storage was destroyed by fire Monday morning. Kell Assistant Fire Chief Jason Franke says the fire was at 7104 Kell Road near the intersection with Buchanan. He report...
Nov 29, 2021 Kell Firemen work three other fire departments at the scene of a fire that destroyed an older home used for storage.
Twisted Sisters evacuated Friday night when smoke haze fills building
Kell Firemen were called to the Twister Sisters bar on Route 37 at the Kell Road Friday night when a smoke haze filled the building and one of the walls appeared to be hot. There was a concern that a ...
Nov 29, 2021
Shots fired through Chicago hospital's windows, no injuries
CHICAGO (AP) - Gunshots fired from cars outside a Chicago hospital entered windows on the hospital's third and fourth floors Monday morning, but police say no one was injured. Chicago police said the ...
Nov 29, 2021
Will Air Travel Problems Persist?
Will Air Travel Problems Persist? How might it affect you? Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources The airline industry plotted a course for recovery in 2021, but recent difficulties may hav...
Nov 29, 2021
Christmas in Our Hometown set for this weekend
After a year's absence, the traditional and contemporary Christmas music program Christmas in Our Hometown returns to the Salem Community Theatre this weekend. Coordinator Debbie Woodruff says after t...
Nov 29, 2021 Salem Community Band and Choir in practice for their Christmas in Our Hometown performance this Friday and Saturday night. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Theatre plans special showing of Disney's movie Frozen
The Salem Community Theatre and Cultural Center is planning a special showing of the Disney movie Frozen with special treats for those in attendance. The showing of Frozen is scheduled for Saturday, D...
Nov 29, 2021
Police Beat for Monday, November 29th, 2021
A 43-year-old Mississippi man was arrested by State Police on Sunday on two outstanding warrants. Andrew Washington was arrested on Iroquois and Cook County warrants. He posted $700 bond and was relea...
Nov 29, 2021
Salem Township Hospital and the lab both are reaccredited by H-FAP
Salem Township Hospital has received notification that it has been reaccredited for another three years following an extensive on-site survey by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program or HFAP...
Nov 29, 2021
Wildcats Win 2 On Saturday, Finish 5th At Capital Classic....Bee Named All Tournament
The Salem Wildcats finished off the Capital Classic with a pair of wins on Saturday. In the first game of the day, Salem knocked off Lawrenceville 48-33. It was Coach Pete Colclasure's first win as a ...
Nov 29, 2021 Photo Credit: Greg Maxey.
Salem Tips With West Frankfort Tonight After 0-4 Thanksgiving Tournament...Keller Named All Tournament At Thanksgiving Tournament
The Salem Lady Wildcats are home tonight for their regular season opener when they host West Frankfort on 100.1 FM and streaming at WJBDradio.com. Salem is coming off an 0-4 stint in their Thanksgivin...
Nov 29, 2021 Photo credit: Greg Maxey
