Life can be kinda wild in DeKalb, Illinois. When I say "wild", I mean wildlife as police recently warned the public that a black bear has been spotted in the city.
Several local gymnasts from Gem City Gymnastics and Tumbling in Quincy, have qualified for and are advancing to State Competition in Bloomington and Dekalb in March.
My television will be set on ESPN Wednesday night as they will televise the Ball State-Northern Illinois University football game. Not only is this game featuring two teams with 9 victories each and 6-0 conference records this season, but two local people will featured in the game. NIU's kicker is Mathew Sims, formerly of the Hannibal Pirates. Former Quincy Notre Dame running back Ric Hinkamper wi