Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Daycare will be more affordable for low to moderate income families under changes announced by Governor JB Pritzker. The goal of the additional benefits is to help more people return to work and for p...

A 32-year-old Salem man is being held in the Marion County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bond after being arrested on a petition to revoke his probation on a youth offender registration violation conviction...

Salem Police arrested 33-year-old Timothy Morton of Morton Lane in Kell on an outstanding Marion County felony failure to appear warrant following a Tuesday morning foot chase. Police say they advised...

The Salem City Series got started last night, but after a scoreless first inning, the lightning and thunder came followed by rain that forced the postponement of the game. Americana and Rotary will re...

In Salem Recreation/YMCA Men's Softball NAL beat Alpha & Omega by forfeit, BSI over Odin Caf 14-8, Odd Fellows 9-1 winners over Prestige Worldwide.

July 1st is the final day to sign up for the Salem Youth Football League before the fees increase. If you sign up by today the cost is $100. $40 will be returned to you when a game is worked by a pare...

Chicago Cubs (42-38, second in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (47-33, first in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jake Arrieta (5-8, 5.32 ERA, 1.45 WH...

Arizona Diamondbacks (22-59, fifth in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (39-41, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Wednesday, 1:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Riley Smith (1-3, 5.7...

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Brandon Woodruff pitched another gem and the Milwaukee Brewers made the most of their two hits, hanging on to edge the Chicago Cubs 2-1 for their season-high seventh straight win. A d...