Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Illinois House Republican lawmakers are proposing a relief package to help combat rising inflation. The plan offers an up to $400 tax credit for those meeting certain income thresholds. State Represen...

Marion County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2017 and prior real estate taxes. As a result, 143 properties will now be offered...

State and local police are boosting patrols for the Thanksgiving holiday. Illinois Department of Transportation spokesperson Paul Wappel says this is one of the busiest travel times of the year, so ex...

Sandoval opened their season at the Elverado Thanksgiving Tournament with a 57-22 win over Dongola. The Blackhawks return to action against the DuQuoin JV Friday at 2:30. At the Mulberry Grove Tournam...

Centralia won their South 7 opener beating Marion 56-39. Kalei Edson had 14 with 10 each from JaLea Shered and Julyiah Rudder-Williams and Jasaiyah Wallace with Rylee Edson adding 9. Centralia's JV al...

The KC Blue Devils fell to 6-1 on the season losing at home to Olney Central College 73-63. Payton Sheen had 15 to lead KC, Jylen Petty added 14 and Trae Jones finished with 13. The Blue Devils are at...

The Wildcat bowlers hosted Centralia and Christ our Rock Tuesday night at Salem Bowl. Salem won all three of their matches. Salem won the varsity match against Centralia 2861-2528. Colton Shoemaker le...

Franklin Park beat visiting Altamont 47-14. Angel Salgado had 12 points and Cam Carmichael finished with 10. The Bobcats JV improved to 10-0 with a 57-14 win. Nine Bobcats scored in the balanced attac...

The Franklin Park 6th grade girls were down 8 at half and came back to beat Central City 28-16. 9 Lady Bobcats scored, led by Quinn Wolfe with 7 and Allison Thurman had 4 along with Shea-Lynn McGee. S...

Wabash Valley College's Bass Coach, Professor Todd Gill, is excited to announce the signing of Gannon Stork for the 2022-2023 collegiate bass season. Stork signed on Wednesday evening, November 17th. ...