City unveils signs at Lake Decatur commemorating A.E. Staley legacy
City unveils signs at Lake Decatur commemorating A.E. Staley legacy Decatur, IL - Newly-installed signs at Lake Decatur will share A.E. Staley's legacy and contribution to the creation of Lake Decatur for years to come. The City of Decatur, its partners, and the Staley Family unveiled the signs at a ceremony on Monday ...
Apr 30, 2024
IDOA & IDPH Monitoring H5N1 Influenza In Dairy Cattle
IDOA & IDPH Monitoring H5N1 Influenza In Dairy Cattle (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Illinois Department of Public Health are on alert following the detection of the H5N1 influenza virus in dairy herds in eight states across the U.S. There are no confirmed cases reported in Illi...
Apr 29, 2024
Two Killed After Train Hits RV In Christina Co
Two Killed After Train Hits RV In Christina Co (Christina Co., IL) -- Two people are dead after an RV was hit by a train in Christian County on Thursday. The incident happened yesterday on East 23-hundred North Road near Illinois Route 48. The names of the victims haven't been released.
Apr 26, 2024
ISP Trooper Hurt In I-57 Crash
ISP Trooper Hurt In I-57 Crash (Union Co., IL) -- An Illinois State Police trooper is recovering following a crash in Union County. Authorities say an ISP squad car was parked Monday night on the shoulder of I-57, just north of Lick Creek Road. The trooper was inside of the squad when it was hit by a white Infiniti. Th...
Apr 25, 2024
CFO Of ADM To Resign
CFO Of ADM To Resign (Decatur, IL) -- The Chief Financial Officer of Archer Daniels Midland is stepping down. ADM CFO Vikram Luthar will be resigning on September 30th. His resignation comes after he was put on administrative leave in January for accounting irregularities while the company cooperated with the SEC.
Apr 24, 2024
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK BY DRIVER ON INTERSTATE 55 NEAR LITCHFIELD
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK BY DRIVER ON INTERSTATE 55 NEAR LITCHFIELD ISP experiences 13th Move Over Law related crash of 2024 LITCHFIELD - On April 20, 2024, at approximately 9:02 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash south of Litchfield in Macoupin County involving an IS...
Apr 23, 2024
Another Threat Triggers Evacuation Of State Capitol
Another Threat Triggers Evacuation Of State Capitol (Springfield, IL) -- The State Capitol continues to be the target of threats. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias [[ ah-LEX-ee jih-NEW-lee-us ]] said a threatening 911 call was made yesterday, triggering the evacuation of the capitol. The Illinois Secretary ...
Apr 23, 2024
Man Shot In Decatur
Man Shot In Decatur (Decatur, IL) -- Police are investigating after a man was shot in Decatur. The shooting happened Saturday morning near North Illinois and East William Streets. Officers found the victim at the scene with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Apr 22, 2024
Illinois Leaders Celebrate Opening Of Innovafeed Facility In Decatur
Illinois Leaders Celebrate Opening Of Innovafeed Facility In Decatur (Decatur, IL) -- Illinois leaders are celebrating the historic opening of Innovafeed's North American Insect Innovation Center in Decatur. The new facility is expected to help bolster Illinois' access to sustainable agriculture feed supply while creat...
Apr 19, 2024
Macon Co. Coroner IDs Man Killed In Decatur Shooting
Macon Co. Coroner IDs Man Killed In Decatur Shooting (Decatur, IL) -- The Macon County Coroner's Office is identifying the man killed in a Decatur shooting this week. Darrell D. Coon Jr. was found dead Monday at 838 South Jasper Street. He had been shot multiple times. The incident remains under investigation and no ar...
Apr 18, 2024