Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Trick or Treat Info 2021
Trick or treat is for children 12 years of age and younger. Rain does not cancel Trick or Treat, with parents asked to exercise their own judgment. Friday October 29th 6 - 8 PM. Centralia Central City...
Oct 25, 2021
Monthly Economic Update
In this month's recap: Stocks hit some turbulence, turning cautious amid slowing economic growth, and policy debate in Washington. Monthly Economic Update Presented by MidAmerica Financial Reso...
Oct 25, 2021
Centralia City Council to consider liquor license for cosmetic services
The Centralia City Council Monday night will consider creation of a new Class H liquor license for cosmetic service establishments. The request for the new license is being made by Hollywood Hair. Ini...
Oct 25, 2021
Centralia Halloween Parade Chair fears they may be missing some parade entries
Centralia Halloween Parade Chair Butch Mathis says a change in websites may have resulted in some turning in parade entry forms that were never received. Mathis says the old website that they have not...
Oct 25, 2021
Severe thunderstorms move across South Central Illinois, but no damage reported
Severe thunderstorms crossed South Central Illinois Sunday night spawning tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings. A National Weather Service spotter reported a tornado near the Walnut Hill Road just...
Oct 25, 2021 Aiko, Thomas & Juliette+Isaac / CC
Trick or Treat set in most area communities
Trick or Treat night will come before Halloween night in most area communities since October 31st falls on Sunday. In Salem, Trick or Treat activities are planned on Friday evening from six to eight p...
Oct 25, 2021 Lisa Zins / CC
Centralia BPW Equal Pay Day
(By: Austin Williams) The Centralia Business and Professional Women organization hosted the Equal Pay Day Rally Saturday afternoon at the Centralia American Legion building. Carrie Perkins-Schnicker, ...
Oct 25, 2021 Photo Credit - Austin Williams.
Wildcats Head To Breese For Playoff Football
The Salem Wildcats are into the playoffs for the 3rd time since 2018 as they will head to conference rival Breese Central this weekend for the opening of the 4a playoffs. Salem lost to Breese in Week ...
Oct 25, 2021 Photo by Greg Maxey.
Volleyball Regionals Open Up Tonight For Salem & Area Schools
The Salem Lady Cats open up volleyball regionals today as they head to Flora to take on Cahokia Conference rival Wesclin at 5:30 followed by the hosts and Shelbyville. Columbia will play against the h...
Oct 25, 2021 Photo credit - Greg Maxey.
IHSA Soccer Post Season Continued Over The Weekend
The IHSA boys soccer regional championships were held over the weekend. In 2a, Mattoon lost to Civic Memorial 7-1 in Bethalto and Mascoutah beat Centralia 2-1. The Triad Sectional will open on Tuesday...
Oct 25, 2021
