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Roadwork in Decatur
City of Decatur Forestry crew will be removing a tree at the 1200 block of N. Main St. on Tuesday, February 24th,2026. This work will cause the closure of the outside southbound (far west lane) from 8...
Feb 24, 2026 Сonstruction site with a Road Work Ahead sign, traffic cones, hard hat, shovel against a white background. Road safety, construction work, civil infrastructure maintenance engineering projects. 3D
YOUNG VOTER EMPOWERMENT BILL
Illinois lawmakers are advancing a plan to boost civic engagement among young adults. House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and Representative Kim Du Buclet gathered in Chicago to promote House Bill 433...
Feb 23, 2026 Voting Booths set up in rows on Election Day
Taylorville Man Accused Of Stealing Multiple Vehicles
A Taylorville resident faces serious allegations after multiple vehicles were reported stolen across central Illinois. Police have identified Brandon Rhodes as the suspect connected with the theft of ...
Feb 23, 2026 Handcuffs on top of a fingerprint form.
PRITZKER PUSHES CELL PHONE BAN
Governor J.B. Pritzker is ramping up efforts to restrict cell phone use in Illinois classrooms. Speaking in Oak Park, the governor urged support for a measure that would require every school district ...
Feb 23, 2026 close up young man hand holding smartphone for access by unlock on screen and for register website on internet in the late night at dormitory , internet addiction concept
Springfield Schools Administrator To Be Named Decatur Public Schools' New Superintendent
Nicole Nash Moody has been named the next superintendent of Decatur Public Schools, pending official board approval on Tuesday. Moody, currently the assistant superintendent of teaching and learning f...
Feb 22, 2026 The concept of education, stack of books, an apple, pencils against the background of the school blackboard
Teen Gunman Accused of Shooting Decatur Home With Family Inside
Decatur police have arrested 18-year-old James E. Capler Jr. in connection with a September shooting that left a father injured while his children were home. The late-night gunfire struck a house on W...
Feb 22, 2026 Close Up Shot Focused on Yellow Tape Showing Text Police Line Do Not Cross. Restricted Area of a Crime Scene. Bokeh Background with Flickering Siren Lights. Forensics Team Working on a Case
New Location For Resturarant at the Intersection of U.S. 51 and Southside Drive
After years of anticipation, South Shores residents in Decatur will soon welcome a new McDonalds at the intersection of U.S. 51 and Southside Drive. Construction is set to begin in June, marking the e...
Feb 22, 2026 Ljubljana, Slovenia - September 3, 2011: Close-up of McDonalds outdoor sign with typical rounded yellow M letter against cloudless blue sky. Sign is positioned on the left side of image.
IL Gov. Pritzker Tells Trump to Send Refund Checks After SCOTUS Ruling
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is publicly pressuring President Donald Trump to issue refunds to American taxpayers following a Supreme Court decision that struck down most Trump-era tariffs. Pritzker ...
Feb 22, 2026 If Congress cannot agree on budget package, the United States government will shut down
SPORTS BETTING BILL ADVANCES
Illinois lawmakers have advanced a bill restricting home rule cities from independently regulating sports betting. The move follows Chicago's recent decision to require its own license and add a 10.25...
Feb 20, 2026 Sports betting website in a mobile phone screen, ball, money. High quality photo
Boil Order For Decatur Area Lifted
The boil order for these Decatur areas has been lifted: West Center from Florian to Wyckles. Wyckles Road from West Center to West Main. West Main from Wyckles to Dipper. Everyone in the Wilcox neighb...
Feb 20, 2026 Shot of water boiling in an open pot on a hot stove at home
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