In Florida and across the nation, young voters could prove pivotal in the 2024 election, from the presidency to ballot amendments and down ballot races that will determine who controls Congress.
A passing Mount Zion firefighter signaled the alarm on a house fire late Saturday afternoon at 115 N. Main St. in Mount Zion.
Decatur Park District hosted an Arts Jamboree at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater for an unofficial kickoff to summer and to showcase a variety of programs from performing to visual arts.Â
The following marriage licenses were filed in Macon County. Congratulations to the newlyweds!Â
Have you opened a new business in Macon County? Maybe you've moved or added another location. Let the Herald & Review help you spread the word about you and your business. Send information to Donnette Beckett at donnette.beckett@lee.net.
There is a risk for severe storms on Saturday afternoon for parts of the state.Â
An active jet stream pattern in the western half of the country means that the first half of May will favor more tornadoes in the Great Plains.
Victim suffered gunshot wounds to his chest and head.
A 21-year-old Decatur man was charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a weapon after shooting at a driver who backed into his car.
The March for Jesus will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, in downtown Decatur, gathering at the Illinois Power Plaza parking lot.Â
Travis Holman was re-arrested on the day he left prison for having made threatening calls. He just got sentenced to a year but never had to serve a day of that time.Â
His sons, both fellow firefighters themselves, will travel to Maryland for commemorations that will celebrate their father's life of service.Â
Leo is a nice and calm cat.Â
The newly revived Shelby County Dive Team responded to the fatal accident after being inactive for nine months.
Now that they've left Congress, Democrat Cheri Bustos and Republican Rodney Davis have a less-than-rosy view of the possibility for bipartisan cooperation.Â
Both fires being blamed on an electrical issue.
Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe on Thursday said it was imperative for the region develop its workforce and attract new people to fill jobs available now and in the future.Â
Corey Smith inflicted severe injuries on his girlfriend and her friend. But now he's not so sure he should have pleaded guilty.Â
Country musician Lauren Alaina will be performing Sept. 12 at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater.
Macon Speedway has been sold to Eric Turner and Kenny Brown just a year-and-a-half after Chris Kearns purchased the track in November 2022.
Unlike the federal law, which applies primarily to nationally chartered banks, the state law applies to state-chartered banks and savings banks, credit unions and non-bank mortgage lenders.
Barn Colony Artists will host their annual Spring Show throughout May at the Anne Lloyd Gallery in the Madden Arts Center.
Decatur Public Schools seniors visited Richland Community College's EnRich program on Wednesday to learn about careers and opportunities for further education after graduation.Â
Our editorial board weighs in on the best and worst news from the past week. Up next: legislative fixes and misses, Innovafeed and chorale group Opus 24.Â
Sworn affidavit alleges child had been the victim of sexual attacks for years.Â
U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski and Eric Sorensen were among a bipartisan congressional delegation that traveled to the southern border last week. Here are their takeaways.Â
Ameren employees provided an example of their job when the Mylar balloons get stuck in a power line.
The early report of the first bird comes following a mild winter and spring.
Community asked to respond to survey.
Richland Community College welding students Jake Oelfke and Tyler Joplin built two Y-shaped supports to hold the camels' food for Scovill Zoo.Â
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Firefighters prepare to make another sweep of a home that caught fire Saturday afternoon in Mount Zion.
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See the photos from Friday's high school baseball game of Maroa-Forsyth at St. Teresa.
Zy Crisler struggled at the beginning of last season. He's had an impressive spring and is confident heading into his final season.
The Illini got a commitment from Evansville transfer Ben Humrichous while it lost Niccolo Moretti to the transfer portal.
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Nancy Wilson from Heart, whose pioneering female leads helped create one of the most successful bands of all time, stops in for a career-spanning chat to kick off their the Royal Flush Tour.Â
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Some legislative Democrats pushing transit agency consolidation and reform welcomed the news of the governor’s new openness to a service tax.
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