Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Somewhere in Illinois a Lucky Day Lotto player has won over $1-million
If you recently bought a Lucky Day Lotto ticket online, you may want to check the winning numbers. That's because you might be a newly-minted millionaire. The lucky online player matched all five numb...
Jan 12, 2023
Schiller School new multi-purpose building may be finished in March
Centralia City Grade School Superintendent Craig Clark is hoping students will begin being able to use the new Schiller School multi-purpose building in March. Clark told the school board this week th...
Jan 12, 2023 Schiller Elementry School
103rd General Assembly seated in Springfield with Republicans even more of a minority
Members of the 103rd General Assembly were sworn into office on Wednesday as Republicans fall into an even further minority. State Senator Jason Plummer begins his new term as an Assistant Republican ...
Jan 12, 2023 Jason Plummer takes oath of office to begin another term as State Senator.
Salem Elks provide grant to assure every Franklin Park students receives a book
The Salem Elks has presented a $2,500 Gratitude grant to Franklin Park Middle School Librarian Connie Chapman. Chapman had sought the money to make sure no one was left out in an upcoming book fair. "...
Jan 12, 2023 Franklin Park Librarian Connie Chapman (center) receives $2,500 grant from Elks to allow every child to get a book during upcoming book fair. The Elk's Leon Chapman (left) and Mike Hooe (right) present the check.
Centralia man charged with aggravated battery to police officer
A 63-year-old Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court with aggravated battery to a police officer and criminal trespass to land. Joel Firebaugh of Poplar Street is accused of throwing a ...
Jan 12, 2023
Lady Wildcats Host Central Tonight On WJBD
The Salem Lady Cats are in action tonight when they host Cahokia foe Breese Central who enters at 12-6 overall and 4-1 in the Conference. You can listen to the Salem Lady Cats game tonight starting at...
Jan 12, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Illinois High School Boys & Girls Basketball Top 10 Poll
Illinois High School Boys Basketball Top 10 Poll Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Kenwood (8) 14-2 116 2 2. Whitney Young (4) 14-4 110 1 3. Lisle (Benet Academy) 18-1 93 3 4. Moline 15-2 83 5 5. Joliet ...
Jan 12, 2023
Bobcats Take 16-5 Record To TTown Tonight
The Franklin Park Bobcats are back in action tonight on the road at a very good Teutopolis. After tonight, Salem will compete in the Greenville Tournament next week with an opening round game against ...
Jan 12, 2023 Photo: Chelsea Clark
Selmaville Advances To NWI Tournament Finals
Last night at the Irvington/North Wamac Tournament Selmaville advanced to the championship with a 48-11 win over Ashley. Riley Tate and Jaxon Ward with 10 each while Wyatt McCarty chipped in 8. Selmav...
Jan 12, 2023 Photo: Pam Butts
Franklin Park Girls Fall In Regional Finals, New Horizon Heads To Finals....Area Girls Post Season Roundup
Lady Bobcats Drop Regional Semifinal To End Season The Salem Lady Cats dropped their regional semifinal at Wesclin to Highland last night 47-36. Brylee Pennypacker led Salem with 13 and is one of 3 gr...
Jan 12, 2023
