While good rains in August and September have alleviated drought conditions in portions of central and southern Illinois, the most read more

While good rains in August and September have alleviated drought conditions in portions of central and southern Illinois, the most severely affected area in northern Illinois remains stubbornly dry.

We've forced the other team to hit to beat us. We've forced them to put the ball in play and read more

We've forced the other team to hit to beat us. We've forced them to put the ball in play and we've made the plays behind them -- and that's something we didn't do last year. We didn't play good defense behind our pitching and we walked too many guys and we've cleaned up those areas. It's really been a difference for us.

We are excited about finalizing our new location in the Greenville area.

We are excited about finalizing our new location in the Greenville area.

Schools have quickly closed and thousands of people carrying machetes, some with guns, are rushing toward the military barracks. It read more

Schools have quickly closed and thousands of people carrying machetes, some with guns, are rushing toward the military barracks. It could be bloody.

Last year it moved late, so people sat in base camp all May just waiting for an opportunity to go.

Last year it moved late, so people sat in base camp all May just waiting for an opportunity to go.

Let this be an example. Everybody out there, all those young people, learn from this.

Let this be an example. Everybody out there, all those young people, learn from this.

Business is very good right now.

Business is very good right now.

Coach Mac (Tim MacDonald) told us last week that the defensive line should be the leading tacklers this week and read more

Coach Mac (Tim MacDonald) told us last week that the defensive line should be the leading tacklers this week and we took that to heart.

I think halfway through the first we played a lot better. Then we took some penalties in the second and read more

I think halfway through the first we played a lot better. Then we took some penalties in the second and you can't do that against these guys, obviously. Then in the third, I think down 4-0 going into the third it's just a matter of pride and playing hard. I think the guys responded really well but. ... too late.