Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Lady Cats Fall In 9-Innings, Head To Columbia Today.....HS Softball Roundup
The Salem Lady Cats dropped a heartbreaker at home to Waltonville at Tully Park 8-7 in 9-innings. Lilly Blagoue hit her 3rd home run of the season. Marah Johnson tripled for her first varsity hit and ...
Mar 30, 2023
Reuter Named IBCA District 20 Coach Of The Year
Congratulations to Christ Our Rock head basketball coach Brent Reuter as named the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association's District 20 Coach of the Year.
Mar 30, 2023
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
UNDATED (AP) - Penn State has hired VCU's Mike Rhoades to be its men's basketball coach. The Pennsylvania native takes over a program coming off its first NCAA Tournament appearance in more than a dec...
Mar 30, 2023
LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers past Bulls 121-110
CHICAGO (AP) - LeBron James wants to build up his stamina, and there are a couple more little things he is working on. "I think by the end of the road trip I should be pretty good," he said. He certai...
Mar 30, 2023
Cubs' Happ: 'Nothing really to report' on negotiations
CHICAGO (AP) - All-Star outfielder Ian Happ appears poised to enter the season with an expiring contract after he and the Chicago Cubs were unable to agree on a new deal. Happ said Wednesday he had "n...
Mar 30, 2023
'If it ain't broke, don't fix it': Secretly recorded videos show ComEd lobbyists discussing alleged bribery scheme
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Longtime Commonwealth Edison contract lobbyist Jay Doherty thought he was merely reminiscing and giving advice t...
Mar 29, 2023 Former ComEd lobbyists Mike McClain (left) and Jay Doherty are pictured in secretly recorded videos from 2019 that were shown to a jury Tuesday in their federal trial for accused bribery and corruption. (Screenshots from video presented as evidence in court)
Police Beat for Wednesday, March 29th, 2023
A 42-year-old Centralia man has been arrested for home invasion. John Dillinger of Arline Drive was taken into custody when coming to the Centralia Police Station Tuesday night for questioning in conn...
Mar 29, 2023
Marion County Board and Sheriff 100% behind more Christmas lighting on courthouse square
A member of the Salem Tourism Commission approached the Marion County Board Tuesday night about Christmas lighting of the courthouse square. Leon Chapman says before moving forward they wanted to see ...
Mar 29, 2023 Lima Pix / CC
Contract awarded to reopen 161 Extension to two way traffic at Skillet Fork Bridge
The Marion County Board Tuesday night awarded a contract to make repairs to the Skillet Fork Bridge on the Route 161 Extension that will allow it to reopen to two way traffic. County Highway Engineer ...
Mar 29, 2023 Route 161 Extension Bridge over Skillet Fork Creek. Photo by State Police.
Salem man arrested on criminal damage, burglary, and vehicle theft charges
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says an arrest has been made in connection with a Saturday burglary to Merz Vault Company on Route 37 South of Salem. Cripps says after the building was entered, an ...
Mar 29, 2023 Eric DeWitt
