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The Midland Fire Protection District and three neighboring fire departments have been awarded a $638,400 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The grant will benefit fire departments in Midland, Edinburg, Mount Auburn and Moweaqua. The funding will be used to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus, or SCBA, along ...

The bracket is set for the 2026 Decatur Turkey Tournament, and this year's eight-team field will bring some of the state's top teams and players to Decatur over Thanksgiving week. The tournament will be played November 24, 25, 27 and 28, with all 12 games airing live on 106.3 The Game, from Tuesday's opening round thro...

Clinton is preparing for one of its busiest weekends of the year as the 58th annual Apple N' Pork Festival returns Saturday and Sunday. City officials say the festival can bring as many as 80,000 people to Clinton, with many of those visitors traveling into the community for the event at the C.H. Moore Homestead and th...

Drivers and downtown businesses in Taylorville should be aware of temporary street closures and parking restrictions next weekend for one of the communities biggest events of the year: Chillifest. Beginning Friday, October 2, portions of West Market Street will close to traffic at noon and remain closed through the eve...

Drivers in Decatur should expect intermittent lane closures on East Grand Avenue beginning Monday. Dunn Company will begin milling and paving work on East Grand Avenue between Jasper Street and North 22nd Street. The work is expected to continue through October 5, weather permitting. Crews will use a moving work zone w...

Former President Barack Obama is set to deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Democracy Forum, hosted at the Obama Presidential Center. The Obama Foundation announced Thursday that the forum will run from December 9th through December 11th. The event is expected to bring together leaders, organizers, and civic thinke...

Early voting is now underway in Illinois for the November election. Residents can cast ballots in person for several weeks ahead of Election Day, giving voters more flexibility to choose when and where they participate. This year's ballot includes major statewide and local contests, including races for governor, U.S. S...

Christian County Animal Control is warning cat owners after a case of feline panleukopenia was confirmed in Taylorville. Panleukopenia is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects cats. Christian County Animal Control is asking residents to watch their cats closely for signs of illness. Symptoms can incl...

Decatur's Lincoln Square Theatre will become the backdrop for more than just a night of classic rock Friday. The Sweet has announced that the band's Decatur performance will be filmed for a live concert video expected to be released in the near future. The band takes the stage Friday night at 7 p.m., with Tommy's Rockt...

Cyclists will have the chance to ride through the countryside while supporting local conservation efforts this weekend during the annual Prairie Pedal. The event is scheduled for Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Riders can choose from 20-, 40- or 62-mile routes along quiet country road...