Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Illinois Department of Revenue reminding tax payers about earned income tax credit
The Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers to check if they qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Illinois Department of Revenue Spokesperson Maura Kownacki says the credit is f...
Jan 30, 2023
Kaskaskia College President waiting to hear details about free community college
Kaskaskia College President George Evans says he definitely is not opposed to free community college, but is waiting for further details before taking a position. The idea surfaced again during Govern...
Jan 30, 2023 Kaskaskia College President George Evans.
Charlie Hunter Leads Salem To 2nd State Title In School History
The Salem Wildcats are the 2023 Bowling State Champions. The Cats trailed by 106 pins and were in 5th place after the first day, but put together 6 big games on Saturday to distance themselves from ru...
Jan 30, 2023
Tennyson's 25 Not Enough, Wildcats Fall In O.T.
The Salem Wildcats overcame some hot shooting early to tie their game with DuQuoin on Saturday before falling 67-65 in overtime. Connor Tennyson led Salem with 25, Jairen Stroud added 11 in the loss. ...
Jan 30, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Photography
Lady Cats Host Roxana Varsity Only Tonight At 6pm On WJBD
The Salem Lady Wildcats return to action tonight when they host Roxana trying to avenge an earlier season loss on the road. There will be no JV game tonight, so the varsity start on WJBD and WJBDradio...
Jan 30, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Blue Angels Complete Sweep Of JAL, Devils Fall To Lakers
The KC Blue Angels completed their first sweep of John A Logan knocking them off 82-65. Taylor Austin led 5 Angels in double figures with 16, Staisha Hamilton added 15, Courtney Lumpkins 14, Zharia Ch...
Jan 30, 2023
Casey Mt Vernon Wins Class L State Girls Title, TSJ Nashville Champs Of Class S
In middle school girls state basketball over the weekend in Class L, Casey Mt Vernon knocked off Marion in the title game 38-35, Wesclin won 3rd over Wolf Branch 47-35.
Jan 30, 2023 Casey Mount Vernon
Raccoon Prepares For Regional Title Game Tonight At Rome
In junior high boys basketball regional play on Saturday in Class S, TSJ Nashville beat the hosts at Pinckneyville for their title 51-44. Tonight, Bartelso will play for their title hosting Central Ci...
Jan 30, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Photography
Salem 3rd Grade Bobcats Drop Pair Over The Weekend
The Salem 3rd grad took on Vandalia and Altamont on Sunday. Salem opened with a 17-115 loss to Vandalia. Lewis Eddy led Salem is scoring. Salem lost to Altamont 17-11. Jasen Lindsey was the leading sc...
Jan 30, 2023 Submitted Photo
No. 22 Illinois women fend off Michigan State 86-76
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Makira Cook totaled 26 points, Genesis Bryant scored 21 and Adalia McKenzie added a double-double to help No. 22 Illinois beat Michigan State 86-76 on Sunday. Cook sank 8 of 21 ...
Jan 30, 2023
