Abingdon community members call for soccer program

Though the sport of soccer has been a part of the Abingdon community since the early 2000’s, the ball doesn’t roll past Junior High for A-Town kids.
Abingdon community members call for soccer program

Though the sport of soccer has been a part of the Abingdon community since the early 2000’s, the ball doesn’t roll past Junior High for A-Town kids. Currently, there is no program in place at Abingdon-Avon High
Conservation Police file poaching charges in Knox County

An investigation that spanned three counties resulted in the arrest of an Albany man on multiple charges related to poaching of whitetail deer.
Conservation Police file poaching charges in Knox County
An investigation that spanned three counties resulted in the arrest of an Albany man on multiple charges related to poaching of whitetail deer. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed 58-year-old Wesley Dauen was picked up on
Galesburg Fire Department warns of seasonal hazards

Two chief areas of fire danger around the holidays are in the kitchen and around the Christmas tree.
Galesburg Fire Department warns of seasonal hazards

Two chief areas of fire danger around the holidays are in the kitchen and around the Christmas tree.Galesburg Fire Marshall Randy Hovind tells WGIL with high level of activity in the kitchen around Christmas it’s important to
Humphrey, Barbara M.

Mrs. Barbara M. Humphrey, 83 of Galesburg, Illinois died Wednesday December 9, 2015 at 1:38 a.m. at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg.She was born July 1, 1932 in Henry County, Illinois the daughter of Carl and Mae Joneson
Kilburn, Bill M.

Bill Michael Kilburn, 31 of East Peoria and formerly of Berwick, passed away Monday evening, December 7, 2015, at his home in East Peoria. He was born December 20, 1983 at the Phoenix Baptist Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona,
Neckolaishen, Neil T.

Neil T. Neckolaishen, 71, of Knoxville, Illinois passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois. Neil was born on June 8, 1944 in Aurora, Illinois the son of Nick and Sally
Rams D loses Quinn, McDonald to season-ending surgeries

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams have lost two defensive stalwarts for the rest of the season, with end Robert Quinn to undergo back surgery and safety T.J. McDonald headed for a shoulder procedure. Coach
Rams D loses Quinn, McDonald to season-ending surgeries

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams have lost two defensive stalwarts for the rest of the season, with end Robert Quinn to undergo back surgery and safety T.J. McDonald headed for a shoulder procedure.
Bears rookie WR Kevin White participates in 11-on-11 drills
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears receiver Kevin White participated Wednesday in 11-on-11 drills, another step as the rookie works his way back from a left shin injury that has sidelined him all season. The No.
Bears rookie WR Kevin White participates in 11-on-11 drills

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears receiver Kevin White participated Wednesday in 11-on-11 drills, another step as the rookie works his way back from a left shin injury that has sidelined him all season.
A’s trade 3B Lawrie to White Sox for 2 minor league pitchers
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Athletics have traded third baseman Brett Lawrie, as the club had been expected to try to do during baseball’s winter meetings, sending him to the Chicago White Sox for right-hander J.B. Wendelken
A’s trade 3B Lawrie to White Sox for 2 minor league pitchers

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Athletics have traded third baseman Brett Lawrie, as the club had been expected to try to do during baseball’s winter meetings, sending him to the Chicago White Sox for right-hander J.B. Wendelken
Cable, No. 3 Notre Dame women hold off No. 18 DePaul 95-90
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Madison Cable had 21 points and 10 rebounds, helping No. 3 Notre Dame hold off a furious second-half rally by No. 18 DePaul for a 95-90 win Wednesday night. The Irish (8-1)
Cable, No. 3 Notre Dame women hold off No. 18 DePaul 95-90

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Madison Cable had 21 points and 10 rebounds, helping No. 3 Notre Dame hold off a furious second-half rally by No. 18 DePaul for a 95-90 win Wednesday night.
Nunn scores 28, Hill adds 20; Illinois outlasts Yale, 69-65

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kendrick Nunn scored 18 of his career-high 28 points in the second half and Malcolm Hill finished with 20 Wednesday night to help Illinois beat Yale 69-65.
Nunn scores 28, Hill adds 20; Illinois outlasts Yale, 69-65

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kendrick Nunn scored 18 of his career-high 28 points in the second half and Malcolm Hill finished with 20 Wednesday night to help Illinois beat Yale 69-65. Makai Mason hit a jumper and
DePaul survives late charge by Drake, wins 74-71

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Billy Garrett Jr scored 19 points on 7 of 8 shooting to help lead DePaul past Drake, 74-71, on Wednesday night.