Author Archives: WJBD Staff
QB Justin Fields' return as starter still uncertain for Bears
The Chicago Bears need to see more of quarterback Justin Fields with contract questions, such as his fifth-year option, approaching after this season. It's possible their injured starter could return ...
Nov 07, 2023
15 homeless after fire destroys large home in Cravat (updated 11/7/23 7:00 am)
Fire destroyed a large residential structure in the 2800 block of East Jefferson Street in Cravat in northwestern Jefferson County Saturday night. Irvington Fire Chief Andy McDaniel says flames were v...
Nov 07, 2023 Fire burns a large house in Cravat in northwest Jefferson County Saturday night.
Salem City Council Monday night to discuss trash collection bids and housing study
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider recently opened bids for residential trash collection service and completing a study of the city's housing needs. City Manager Rex Barbee says four co...
Nov 06, 2023
Salem Community High School annual canned food drive begins Monday
The Salem Community High School Student Council annual canned food drive begins Monday and continues through November 20th. Student Council Sponsor Matt Donoho says they hope to top last year's collec...
Nov 06, 2023 The winning team last year from Sheri Hargis and Amy Telford's home rooms pose with their collection of can goods.
Centralia resident hurt in Sunday morning Walnut Hill Road crash
An 18-year-old Centralia woman was injured in a Sunday morning crash on the Walnut Hill Road near the Rebecca Lane intersection southeast of Centralia. Initial information indicates Madison Grady of E...
Nov 06, 2023
Police Beat for Monday, November 6th, 2023
Salem Police arrested a 42-year-old Salem woman for aggravated battery to a nurse. Kisha Hopkins of South Lincoln had earlier been brought to the emergency room for treatment when she allegedly became...
Nov 06, 2023
Week 2 IHSA Playoff Football In The Books.....Breese Central & Mater Dei Advance
Week 2 of IHSA Playoff football is in the books. In 1a, Althoff dominated LeRoy 56-20, Casey lost to Greenfield 16-14 and Sesser Valier beat Salt Fork 32-8. This week Althoff is at Camp Point Central ...
Nov 06, 2023
Wildcats Finish Runner Up At Herrin In Season Opening Tournament
The Salem Wildcat bowling team opened up the season with a 2nd place finish at the Herrin Invitational. Junior Silas Moats was the individual top bowler with teammate and classmate Rhett Detering 4th ...
Nov 06, 2023
CORLHS Seniors Show Well At IHSA Cross Country State Meet Over The Weekend
Detweiler Park in Peoria was the site Saturday for the IHSA Cross Country State Championships. Christ Our Rock senior Sarah McKowen had her best race of her career running a personal best time of 18:2...
Nov 06, 2023
IVCA All State Teams Named For Prep Volleyball
The Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association has released it's All State teams for this past season. In 3a, Mascoutah sophomore Avery Boehm was named to the team. In 2a, Breese Central's Alayna Santel ...
Nov 06, 2023
