Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series history
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Hammered the night before, Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros desperately needed to figure how to keep Bryce Harper and the Phillies in the ballpark. How about a no-hitter, wou...
Nov 03, 2022
Green scores 17 as Bulls cruise past Hornets 106-88
CHICAGO (AP) - On an off night for two of Chicago's biggest stars, Javonte Green and the rest of the Bulls picked up the slack. Green scored 17 points on 7-for-7 shooting, leading a strong performance...
Nov 03, 2022
Bears open 21-day window to decide if Whitehair will return
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears opened a 21-day evaluation window Wednesday to decide if left guard Cody Whitehair will return after placing him on injured reserve last month because of a r...
Nov 03, 2022
Tony Hawk uses skateboarding to teach community organizing
Sara Campos remembers being inspired to start skateboarding after playing Tony Hawk videogames on the California family's PlayStation 2. Campos, 23, who uses they/them pronouns, never dreamed they wou...
Nov 03, 2022 TimothyJ / CC
Inflation puts tighter squeeze on already pricey kids sports
Sticker shock in youth sports is nothing new, but the onslaught of double-digit inflation across America this year has added a costly wrinkle on the path to the ballparks, swimming pools and dance stu...
Nov 03, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
Madigan, McClain enter not guilty pleas to 23 count
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime political ally Michael McClain entered not-guilty ple...
Nov 02, 2022
Mt Vernon man receives 18 year prison term for possession of child pornography
A 23-year-oldl Mt. Vernon man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison when entering a guilty plea in Jefferson County Court Tuesday to three Class X felony charges of possession of child pornography ...
Nov 02, 2022
Former Flora man facing drug induced homicide and meth delivery charges skips bond
A 53-year-old former Flora man has disappeared violating his release on bond on pending Class X drug induced homicide and unlawful delivery of methamphetamine charges. Clay County State's Attorney Phi...
Nov 02, 2022
Marion man released on time served after being held in jail 142 days for taking a bike from behind Centralia Police Station
A 60-year-old Marion man has entered a guilty plea to a reduced charge of misdemeanor theft in Marion County Court to a charge of taking a bicycle from behind the Centralia Police Department. Thomas D...
Nov 02, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Ashley woman charged in Marion County Court with felony drug offense
A 57-year-old Ashley woman has been charged in Marion County Court with possession of hydrocodone. Felicia Tanner had originally been arrested on July 21st but had been released at that time pending f...
Nov 02, 2022 Marion County Courthouse
