Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 46 points, 16 rebounds in Bucks' 113-97 victory over Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks are tuning up for what they hope will be a deep playoff run. They're hitting more of the right notes. Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 46 points and 16 rebounds ...
Mar 02, 2024 Chicago Bulls
Salem Community Activity Home Show set for Saturday
The Salem Home Show returns Saturday following a several year pause for COVID-19. The Salem Community Activity Center is now sponsoring the show themselves. It will run from nine to four. Activity Cen...
Mar 01, 2024
Sectional Finals Night In Illinois....Mt Vernon v. Centralia, Benton v. Breese Central & Christ Our Rock v. Arcola Highlight the Night
It's Sweet 16 Sectional Finals night in boys prep basketball. Our highlighted game is at the Triad 3a Sectional where arch rivals Mount Vernon who is 24-9 and the 31-2 Centralia Orphans will meet for ...
Mar 01, 2024
Nelson Scores 71 Points In 2 Games Thursday To Lead Altamont To 1a 3rd Place...Okawvillle & Nashville Advance To State Title Games Repping Washington County
Altamont took 3rd place at the IHSA Class 1a state tournament splitting a pair of games yesterday at CEFCU Arena in Normal. Altamont lost their semifinal game in overtime 60-48. Nelson scored 32 point...
Mar 01, 2024
Lady Bobcats Stay Undefeated...Iuka Takes Tough Loss To Cisne
Franklin Park is still undefeated on the varsity volleyball season with their win over Wesclin 26-24, 24-14. The JV also earned a win 25-22, 25-12. Iuka lost to Cisne 20-25, 17-25. Kinnley Eagan had 5...
Mar 01, 2024 Toby GullionFTS
February Student of the month-Sandoval
Sandoval Elementary School recognized Students of the Month for February. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of CARING, such as being kind, compassionate, showing others the...
Mar 01, 2024
Illinois AP names All-State girls' basketball teams
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Associated Press Class 1A-2A All-State girls' basketball teams have been named as voted on by a statewide panel of newspaper sports writers/editors, TV/radio broadcast...
Mar 01, 2024 Photo Credit: Tyler Repking
Salem Township Hospital sets opening date for reopening of 'A' wing
Salem Township Hospital has announced that the newly renovated 'A' wing will reopen as three medical offices on Monday, March 18th. Interim President Lisa Ambuehl says there will be an open house for ...
Feb 29, 2024 Lisa Ambuehl
Mount Vernon Upsets East St Louis, Sets Up Sectional Final Against Arch Rival Orphans....Bazile's Buzzer Beater Lifts Stallions Over State Ranked Tuscola....Benton v. Central Has All The Makings Of A Classic
The Mount Vernon Rams upset East St Louis last night to advance to the Sweet 16 and will play arch rival Centralia for the crown tomorrow night at Triad. The Rams won 70-64 as Marlon Price was amazing...
Feb 29, 2024
Altamont, Okawville, Nashville & Robinson Prepare For State Semifinal Games Today At Normal
Today is the opening day of the IHSA State Girls Basketball Tournament at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The 1a semifinals start at 9:30 with Altamont making their first ever trip to state, led by Illinois St...
Feb 29, 2024 Photo Credit: Tyler Repking
