Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Robinson 12u All Stars Run At State Ends In Walk Off Of Semifinal
The Robinson 12u All Star run at the Little League State Tournament is over after falling in the State Semifinals last night 2-1 in walk-off fashion to Elmhurst. Deek Thompson pitched very well in the...
Jul 24, 2024
Bulls, Blackhawks owners unveil $7 billion plan to transform area around United Center
CHICAGO (AP) - The owners of the NBA's Chicago Bulls and NHL's Blackhawks unveiled a $7 billion plan Tuesday to replace the parking lots surrounding the United Center with green space, mixed-income ho...
Jul 24, 2024 David Wilson / CC
Skenes takes first loss in 12 career big league starts, Cardinals score in 9th and top Pirates 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Rookie Paul Skenes lost for the first time in 12 career major league starts, giving up Alec Burleson's tiebreaking single in the ninth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over...
Jul 24, 2024
Brice Turang's RBI grounder in the eighth gives the Brewers a 1-0 win over the Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) - Brice Turang drove in the only run with a grounder in the eighth inning to spoil a superb start by Chicago's Jameson Taillon, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cubs 1-0 on Tuesday nigh...
Jul 24, 2024
2025 07/23 - Mark Allen Claybourn
Mark Allen Claybourn, age 63 of Centralia, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. Mark was born on July 22, 1961, in Salem, Illinois, the son of Charles F. ...
Jul 23, 2024
Centralia city council approves engineering for new water line
The Centralia City Council approved a resolution to purchase engineering services for the construction of a new 12" water line to replace the existing line that services Kaskaskia College and the Cent...
Jul 23, 2024
Salem Community High School Board gets construction update and raises breakfast and lunch prices
The Salem Community High School Board agreed to raise breakfast and lunch prices at Monday night's meeting after learning an Illinois State Board of Education Audit found they are too low. Superintend...
Jul 23, 2024
No one submits bid for Save-a-Lot building
No bids were received for purchase of the former Save-a-Lot building on West Main Street. Sealed bids were scheduled to be opened at the Monday night Salem City Council meeting, but none were received...
Jul 23, 2024 Salem City Manager Annette Sola.
Kaskaskia College gets analysis of school's enrollment
During its meeting on Monday night, the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees learned about the results of an analysis of the school's program enrollment. Julie Obermark, KC's Vice President of instruct...
Jul 23, 2024
Salem's Steve Ludwig 32nd After First Round of PBA Masters Series in Michigan
Salem high school bowling coach and owner of Salem Bowl Steve Ludwig is used to helping his athletes figure out tough patterns, or how to adjust to breaking down lanes. This week, Ludwig is back into ...
Jul 23, 2024
