Author Archives: WJBD Staff
AP source: Bucks give Meyers Leonard chance to resume career
MIAMI (AP) - Meyers Leonard is getting another chance at the NBA, nearly two years after he used an anti-Semitic slur while playing a video game that was being livestreamed. A person with knowledge of...
Feb 21, 2023
Cubs, RHP Michael Fulmer finalize $4M, 1-year contract
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - The Chicago Cubs added Michael Fulmer to their bullpen on Monday, finalizing a $4 million, one-year contract with the right-hander. Fulmer played for Detroit and Minnesota last seas...
Feb 21, 2023
Illinois deals Minnesota 10th straight defeat 78-69
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Matthew Mayer scored 22 points and Illinois handed Minnesota its 10th straight loss with a 78-69 victory on Monday night. Mayer made 7 of 14 shots with two 3-pointers and grabbe...
Feb 21, 2023
Weekly Economic Update
In this week's recap: Mixed feelings and mixed earnings. Weekly Economic Update Presented by MidAmerica Financial Resources, February 13, 2023 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stocks drifted lowe...
Feb 20, 2023
Centralia Mayor pushes for water treatment plant funding in meeting with Governor
Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder sat down with Governor JB Pritzker, Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton and five other mayors from around Southern Illinois last Thursday to discuss issues they are facin...
Feb 20, 2023 Pictured below from left to right: Sesser Mayor Jason Ashmore, Herrin Mayor Steve Frattini, Illinois Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton, Greenville
Mayor George Barber, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Pinckneyville Mayor Robert Spencer, Mt. Vernon Mayor John Lewis, and Centralia
Mayor Bryan Kuder.
Sign up underway for Missoula Children's Theatre Camp
Sign up is now underway for the Missoula Children's Theatre camp that will return to the Salem Community Theatre this summer. The camp is set for June 19th to the 24th, with two performances by those ...
Feb 20, 2023
Police Beat for Monday, February 20th, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a 33-year-old Jonesboro, Arkansas man for domestic battery following a domestic dispute on Sunday both inside and outside Biggie's Caf on Route 161 at I-57. J...
Feb 20, 2023
Illinois group declares 2023 the Year of the Farmer
The year of the farmer is underway. In some parts of Illinois, the start of the campaign highlighted farmers during a Super Bowl commercial. Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director the Illinois Pork Produc...
Feb 20, 2023 Flemming Munch / CC
National Weather Service holding storm spotter class in Salem Tuesday night
The National Weather Service will be in Salem Tuesday night to teach a storm spotter class. Salem Emergency Management Agency Coordinator Terry Mulvaney says the program will be at the Salem Community...
Feb 20, 2023
Salem home fills with natural gas after copper lines are cut
The Salem Fire Protection District was called to assist the Salem Public Works Department after a vacant home was found with copper piping cut and natural gas spewing in the air. Salem Police say a ne...
Feb 20, 2023
