Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Bobcats Will Play Regional Finals On Monday....JH Baseball Scores
The Franklin Park Bobcats had their regional championship at Benton moved to Monday after the tragic automobile accident that claimed the lives of 3 Benton High students. In games that were played yes...
Sep 22, 2023
Miguel Andujar and Joshua Palacios drive in 3 runs apiece as Pirates beat Cubs 8-6
CHICAGO (AP) - Miguel Andjar had thee hits and drove in three runs, Joshua Palacios hit a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off a late rally by the slumpin...
Sep 22, 2023
Caratini and Perkins homer in the Brewers' 6-0 victory over the Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Victor Caratini hit a three-run homer and Blake Perkins added a solo shot, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday in the final game of...
Sep 22, 2023
Bears general manager Ryan Poles believes the team can work its way out of its current troubles
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - After 12 straight losses, the Chicago Bears are firmly entrenched in crisis mode. From general manager Ryan Poles to coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, ...
Sep 22, 2023
Illinois looks to get season back on track against FAU before diving into Big Ten play
Florida Atlantic (1-2) at Illinois (1-2), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network) Line: Illinois by 15 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: First meeting. WHAT'S AT STAKE? After a dis...
Sep 22, 2023
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department releases details on fatal crash north of Dix (updated 11:15 am Thursday)
Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard has released details on a fatal head-on crash on Illinois Route 37 near the Rileyville Road intersection north of Dix Tuesday afternoon. The person killed in the ...
Sep 21, 2023
Marion County Health Board to give COVID-19 vaccine this fall, approve balanced budget
The Marion County Health Department Board will continue to provide COVID-19 vaccines. The decision came at Tuesday night's meeting where a balanced budget totaling $1.9-million dollars was approved fo...
Sep 21, 2023
Marion County Health Department begins offering flu vaccinations Thursday
The Marion County Health Department will begin to offer adult walk-in Flu vaccination clinics at both the Salem and Centralia offices starting on September 21st. The walk-in clinics will be held Monda...
Sep 21, 2023 Epjt Tours
South Central School Board gets update on delays in middle school construction project
The South Central School Board was updated on delays in the completion of the Middle School addition to join the main building and gym as well as the renovation of the gym. The project manager for Poe...
Sep 21, 2023
Salem man pleads guilty to 2019 burglary at Village Garden Restaurant
A 52-year-old Salem man has pleaded guilty to a July 2019 burglary to the Village Garden Restaurant in Salem. Robert Meador of McCoy Road was sentenced to two years probation and ordered to complete 3...
Sep 21, 2023
