Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Wabash Valley Wins 7th Straight District Title.....JAL v. VU For Men's Title Tonight
The Wabash Valley women have won their 7th consecutive Midwest District beating Vincennes at Lake Land 102-52 to advance to the National Tournament in Lubbock, Texas. Tonight at Rend Lake, 2nd ranked ...
Mar 10, 2023
Franklin Park & Iuka Win, Selmaville Falls - Jr High Volleyball
Franklin Park finished up their regular volleyball season with a win at Sandoval winning the varsity game 25-9, 25-2 to finish their regular season at 18-5. The C Team and JV also won. The JV earned 2...
Mar 10, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Photography
Penn State advances with third win over Illini this season
CHICAGO (AP) - Andrew Funk hit five of his six 3-pointers and scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half as Penn State defeated Illinois 79-76 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thurs...
Mar 10, 2023
Managing a Budget During your retirement
Managing a Budget During your retirement Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Unless you have accumulated substantial wealth where money is not a concern, you face a critical task when yo...
Mar 10, 2023
Effort underway for more oversight on CILA homes
State Representative Charlie Meier wants more oversight of CILA homes that house many of the developmentally disabled in the state. During a Capitol news conference, Meier outlined some of the problem...
Mar 09, 2023 State Representative Charlie Meier leads press conferencing pushing why the state needs to provide better oversite to CILA homes.
Just a few slots remain open for younger kids in Salem Theatre's Missoula Children's Theatre camp
The Salem Theatre's Missoula Children's Theatre camp is full for older students, but there are still a few openings left for those entering first grade up to the age of seven. Registration can be done...
Mar 09, 2023 Some of the cast participate in an excercise on stage as partof last year's Missoula Children's Theatre program.
Previewing Today's State 1a/2a Final Fours
In Class 1a State Semifinals at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Thursday the day begins at 10am with Waterloo Gibault taking on Cornerstone Christian Academy of Bloomington. Gibault is 30-7 and ...
Mar 09, 2023
Lady Bobcats Win On 8th Grade Night, Travel To Sandoval To Finish Regular Season Tonight
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats honored their 8th graders and then pulled out a win over Olney 25-17, 21-25, 15-6. The Lady Bobcats improved to 17-4 on the season. The JV won 25-6, 25-6 to improve to 1...
Mar 09, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Photography
Franklin Park To Host Volleyball Regional's March 16
The regional pairings are out for the SIJHSAA volleyball regionals. Franklin Park will be the top-seed and host for the March 16th regional. They will open up that night at 5pm against 4th seed Wescli...
Mar 09, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Photography
JAL v. VU For Region 24 Title Tomorrow
John A Logan overcame a poor shooting night with stellar defense as they knocked off Olney Central College 74-63 in the semifinals of the Central District Region 24 Tournament at Rend Lake. It's the 2...
Mar 09, 2023
