Author Archives: WJBD Staff
CN Executive Train visits Centralia to promote safety week
The Canadian National Executive Train made a stop at the Train Master's Office in Centralia Monday evening as part of the railroad's first-ever Safety Week across their entire network. The Assistant V...
Jun 06, 2023 CN Executive Train makes a stop in Centralia to promote a Zero Is Possible safety campaign. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Governor touts help to the homeless in new state budget
The new state budget includes an initiative to address homelessness in Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker proposed "Home Illinois" earlier this year, and now a record $360-million in the budget will go to...
Jun 06, 2023 Governor announces increase in funding to battle homelessnes while in Peoria.
What Happens To Your Retirement Plan When You Switch Jobs
When switching jobs, there are a number of considerations for what to do with the money in your previous retirement plan. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Congratulations on your new job! As...
Jun 06, 2023
Varsity Cats Lose For First Time This Summer On Walk-Off Blast
The Salem Varsity Wildcats dropped their first game of the summer after Highland hit a walk-off, 3-run homer to win their game yesterday 4-1. Salem didn't get their first hit in the game until the fif...
Jun 06, 2023
Salem JV Summer Wildcats Fall To Vandalia Senior Legion
The Salem JV Wildcats traveled to Vandalia to play their Senior Legion team yesterday and dropped a pair of games. Salem fell in the opener 5-4. Both teams plated 4 runs in the opening inning before t...
Jun 06, 2023 New Salem Wildcats sports logo.
Effingham Heads To 3a State Semifinals, Edwardsville Wins 4a Super
The Effingham Hearts are off to the Class 3a State Final Four after knocking off Champaign Central at the Millikin University Super Sectional 4-0. The Hearts will advance to Duly Health & Care Fie...
Jun 06, 2023
Charleston Makes First Trip To State After Super Sectional Win
The Charleston Lady Trojans punched their ticket to their first ever 3a state semifinal after winning the Millikin Super Sectional over fellow Apollo school Mt Zion 5-4. They will play in the 2nd semi...
Jun 06, 2023
Coach Pitch Results At LL Complex
At the Little League Complex in coach pitch baseball, Country Financial beat Lions 17-8. Levi Knapp, Payton Etnier and Hagen Simmons had 4 hits each. Reed Knapp, Spencer Gaston and Avery Garrison had ...
Jun 06, 2023
618 Express 14u Wins Newton Tournament In Extra Inning Walk-Off
The 618 Express 14u won the Orange & Blue Bash in Newton over the weekend winning the title in dramatic 3-2 walk-off fashion over the Charleston Diamonds. Batting in the 8th inning, Archie Goewey ...
Jun 06, 2023
Lady Cats 8u Travel Earn Pair Of Wins
The Salem 8u Lady Cats travel team swept their double header against the 7u Black Widows. Salem won the opener 20-11. Kennedy Thompson drove in 3 runs along with Kinleigh Barton. They got 2 each from ...
Jun 06, 2023
