Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Nolan Arenado, Alec Burleson each drive in 2 runs to help the Cardinals beat the Rays 5-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Nolan Arenado and Alec Burleson each had two hits and drove in two runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Wednesday night. Burleson has 26 RBIs in home ga...
Aug 08, 2024
Ian Happ and Michael Busch homers power Cubs past Twins 8-2
CHICAGO (AP) - Ian Happ and Michael Busch homered and five Chicago pitchers combined for a six-hitter as the Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 8-2 on Wednesday. Javier Assad worked the first four innings ...
Aug 08, 2024
Governor Pritzker reacts to not being selected as Kamala Harris' running mate
A governor was selected to be Vice President Kamala Harris's running-mate, but it wasn't the Governor of Illinois. JB Pritzker made the final round in the selection process and says that he was gratef...
Aug 07, 2024 FILE - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker participates in a debate with Republican gubernatorial challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey at the WGN9 studios, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Salem Aquatic Center Season ends Sunday with Salem Animal Control fundraiser
The Salem Aquatic Center closes for the season after this weekend. The final day for the fourth year in a row will be marked by the City of Salem Animal Control Fundraiser Event from noon to three on ...
Aug 07, 2024
Sandoval man gets four years in prison for sex offender registration violation
A 56-year-old Sandoval man has been sentenced to four years in prison after his probation was revoked for failure to register as a sex offender. Rodney Darling of Old US 51 entered the plea in Marion ...
Aug 07, 2024
Ludwig 18th After First Round Of South Shore Classic
Salem's Steve Ludwig continued his PBA50 Tour with the South Shore Classic in Hammond, Indiana opening up yesterday. Ludwig tells WJBD/Q92 that one bad game and his spares weren't sharp enough which p...
Aug 07, 2024
JH Softball Starts Today As SCMS Heads To Ramsey
The junior high softball season gets underway this afternoon in the area as the South Central Lady Falcons travel to Ramsey. The Lady Falcons are also scheduled to play at home at Deep Rock Energy Fie...
Aug 07, 2024
Busy Night for YMCA/City of Salem Recreation
In the City of Salem Recreation/YMCA Men's Softball, the tournament opened up. Eliminators opened with a 17-2 win over El Rancherito. ABC Pub beat 51/50 Misfits 13-1. Iuka State Bank were winners over...
Aug 07, 2024
Imanaga dominant on mound, Paredes has a homer and 4 RBIs and Cubs top Twins 7-3
CHICAGO (AP) - Shota Imanaga gave up two hits through seven innings, Isaac Paredes hit a three-run drive for his first homer with the Cubs, and Chicago beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3 on Tuesday night. I...
Aug 07, 2024
Scott, Pham each hit two-run homers in the Cardinals' 4-3 win over the Rays
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Victor Scott II and Tommy Pham each hit two-run homers, Sammy Gray pitched seven innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Tuesday night in the opener of a th...
Aug 07, 2024
