Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem man found not guilty by reason of insanity in aggravated battery to police officer case
A 31-year-old Salem man has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in an aggravated battery to police officer case. Mitchell Anderson of Bob White Lane was charged with shoving a Salem Police off...
Nov 04, 2021 Joe Gratz
Ex-Illinois House Leader Arroyo pleads guilty to bribery
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A former Democratic leader in the Illinois House of Representatives pleaded guilty Wednesday in a bribery scheme that cost him his political career and could send him to priso...
Nov 04, 2021 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Deere warns striking workers not to expect better offer
Deere executives say the company won't return to the bargaining table with striking workers because it won't offer a better contract than one they rejected that included immediate 10% raises. Marc How...
Nov 04, 2021 Dan Davison / CC
Detective: Rittenhouse shouted 'Friendly!' to pursuer
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - Kyle Rittenhouse shouted "Friendly! Friendly! Friendly!" as he was being chased by a man he eventually shot to death during street protests against racial injustice. That's accord...
Nov 04, 2021 Derek Johnson / CC
Mater Dei Elite With Sectional Win....Prep Volleyball Scores
The prep volleyball post season continued last night with Sectional championships. The Mater Dei Lady Knights are into the Elite 8 following their Vandalia Sectional championship win over Staunton 25-...
Nov 04, 2021
Bobcats Knock Off SC.....NWIGP Into St Mary Championship
The Franklin Park Bobcats are 2-0 after opening up their home schedule with a 64-28 win over visiting South Central. Morgan Mickens had 20 in the win and Eli Baker finished with 12 and Ryegan Warren 1...
Nov 04, 2021
Selmaville Knocks Off Sandoval...Lady Bobcats Invitational Finishes Tonight
In middle school girls basketball, Selmaville beat Sandoval 26-17. Millie Snyder had 10 points in the win, Allie Hustedde added 9. The JV also was winners 27-11. Alana Finney had 10 points and 6 rebou...
Nov 04, 2021
Blue Angels Open Hoops Season With W....Men Host SEI Tonight
The KC Blue Angels opened up their basketball season with a 72-50 over St Louis Community College. Shaniah Nunn led KC with 19 points. Kyra Duncan finished with 15 and Jaelyn Thomas finished with 10. ...
Nov 04, 2021
Larson seeks to cap comeback season with NASCAR championship
PHOENIX (AP) - Kyle Larson has made the most of his second chance in NASCAR. He will race Sunday for the championship at Phoenix Raceway. He never expected to be in this position after he was fired fo...
Nov 04, 2021
Kings beat Blues 3-2 in shootout to extend win streak to 3
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Arthur Kaliyev scored in the fourth round of a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings extended their winning streak to three games with a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Both team...
Nov 04, 2021
