Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign needs volunteers

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For over 150 years, an organization which started with clergy and ministries helping the needy in communities across the world is still active in Galesburg helping those in need. Starting on November 12th, the Salvation Army’s Red

Crosa FG wins it, Western Illinois edges S. Illinois 34-31

Sam Crosa kicked a field goal in the final seconds, the finale of Western Illinois’ 20-point fourth-quarter rally, to edge Southern Illinois 34-31 on Saturday. The Leathernecks (5-4, 4-2 Missouri Valley Conference) evened the score at 31-all

Corbin, Illinois roll over Minnesota 55-31

Reggie Corbin rushed for 213 yards and two touchdowns – both coming on runs of more than 70 yards – as Illinois defeated Minnesota 55-31 on Saturday. Corbin became the first Illini player to rush for two

Staal scores 400th, Wild beat Blues 5-1

Eric Staal got his 400th career goal to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Staal became just the 96th player in NHL history to reach the milestone,

Flames rally in 3rd again, beat Blackhawks 5-3

Sean Monahan, Michael Frolik and Mikael Backlund scored in the third period, and the Calgary Flames again rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. Monahan finished with two goals and Matthew Tkachuk

Bears place Long in IR because of foot injury

The Chicago Bears have placed right guard Kyle Long on injured reserve because of a tendon injury in his right foot. Saturday’s move means the NFC North-leading Bears (4-3) will be without Long for at least eight

Illinois State Fair relies on sponsorships to keep running

Organizers say the Illinois State Fair relies on sponsorships to not only provide visitors with unique offerings and services but also to keep the event running. Reports say organizers had more than a couple dozen sponsorship agreements