Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Thomas scores in OT, Blues rally past Flames 4-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Robert Thomas made the most of his second chance Thomas' goal 28 seconds into overtime capped a St. Louis comeback as the Blues beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Tuesday night. Thomas' g...
Jan 11, 2023
Shannon leads Illini over Nebraska 76-50 with double-double
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Illinois to a 76-50 win over Nebraska on Tuesday night. Jayden Epps scored seven points of his 13 points in a...
Jan 11, 2023
Bears GM Poles expects Fields to be starting QB next season
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles said he expects Justin Fields to be the team's starting quarterback next season and just about slammed the door on drafting one with t...
Jan 11, 2023
Weekly Economic Update
In this week's recap: Erratic holiday trading leaves stocks in doldrums. Weekly Economic Update Presented by MidAmerica Financial Resources, January 2, 2023 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET In a holiday...
Jan 11, 2023
Salem Community High School Honor Roll
High Honors: STUDENT NAME GRADE Alli, Gracy S. 12 Anderson, Mykah M. 12 Arnold, Iris L. 12 Bailey, Seth A. 12 Baldridge, Ashton L. 12 Bandy, Alek H. 12 Bandy, Logan M. 12 Beal, Caden J. 12 Berry, Jayd...
Jan 10, 2023
Murray Developmental Center has new Center Director
The Murray Developmental Center has a new Center Director, but he's a familiar face to many. Jeffrey 'Jeff' Wehking will begin the position on February first. The announcement is being made by the Ill...
Jan 10, 2023
Deal reached to ban future assault weapons in Illinois
A deal has been reached on legislation banning assault weapons. The bill passed the Senate on a 34-20 vote. It bans the manufacture and sale of certain firearms, rapid fire devices and 50 caliber rifl...
Jan 10, 2023 Jim Bowen / CC
Police Beat for Tuesday, January 10th, 2023
A 26-year-old Sandoval woman has turned herself in on a felony failure to appear warrant in a pending burglary and theft case. Mallory Seals of East Scott is being held in lieu of $50,000 bond. 36-yea...
Jan 10, 2023
Centralia to have two new canines
Centralia Police Chief Christopher Locke has announced the city's one recently retired canine unit will be replaced by two canine officers. The announcement came at Monday night's city council meeting...
Jan 10, 2023 Centralia Police Chief Christopher Locke addresses Centralia City Council.
Prep Girls Basketball Scores From Monday
Monday Girls Scores: Alton Marquette 54 Metro East Lutheran 23 Carlyle 37 Nashville 24 Columbia 49 Centralia 29 CHBC 50 North Clay 42 Dieterich 49 Windsor/Stew-Stras 32 DuQuoin 30 Sparta 28 Edwards Co...
Jan 10, 2023 Photo: Pat Hodges
