Two-and-a-half years after a Decatur man’s murder, one of the people accused of the crime has pleaded guilty in that case.

The Springfield Democrat highlighted the local impact of federal dollars running dry at an event with Macon County leaders on ...

The Trump Administration's freeze on federal funding is causing uncertainty in Central Illinois communities where rail and ...

After winning Millikin’s first College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) regular season title in 2024, Big Blue ...

One of Decatur's last family-owned theaters is closing and ending its over 100-year history, following the death of the venue's owner.

The building at 2330 Mount Zion Road in Decatur has had a long history of tenants, and it will become home to the newest Dunkin' location.

SPRINGFIELD – As the Trump administration has begun enacting mass deportations in recent weeks, activists and public ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker reappointed Michael Carrigan to a second five-year term on the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Before joining the commission, Carrigan was the president of the Illinois ...

The Illinois Democrat once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history has been found guilty of some ...

Jillian Dwiggins leads Alton High girls bowling team to Decatur for an IHSA Sectional Tournament, aiming for a spot in the state finals.

Fire Chief Jeff Abbott's final day on the job will be March 15 -- 30 years to the day he started with the department.

A cinematic fixture in Decatur is shutting the doors. The Avon Theater, which first opened in 1916, played host to Vaudeville ...