Is our economy doing better or worse? See recent changes in local employment, regional inflation and more in these regularly updated charts and maps.
In cooperation with the City of Decatur and the host of local groups working to mark this monumental occasion, the Herald & Review is seeking your best Lake Decatur memories.
A farm bill born out of Shelby County recently passed through the Illinois General Assembly, but the county board disagrees on what to do next.
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Members of the Shelby County board discuss whether or not to approve a motion to continue farming the county-owned farmland for the near future.
Macon County Coroner Michael E. Day identifies victim.
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Herald and Review.
The result of the auction, concluded on Wednesday by ServiceLink Auction, is “under review,” said Geovanni Garcia, a representative of the business.
This week's local crime and court updates from Herald and Review.
The public is welcome at the Fell Arboretum on the Illinois State University Quad, where trees provide opportunities for education and relaxation.
Check out the peaks and valleys in volatile local gas prices, and track motor vehicle sales, financing and production.
Congratulations to our own Tony Reid, named Illinois Press Association's Reporter of the Year! H&R staffers also earned 12 statewide awards from IPA and Illinois Associated Press Media Editors.
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Colleagues past and present congratulate Tony Reid after he was honored by the Illinois Press Association as its Reporter of the Year.
The Macon County Board was asked on Thursday to issue an apology for the 1893 lynching of Samuel J. Bush, a Black man accused of raping a white Mount Zion woman.
A man wanted in connection with a May 31 shooting in Decatur has been arrested in Las Vegas, officials said.
IGBY International Ministries of Decatur says a funding 'misunderstanding' derailed plans to purchase and restore a historic Decatur mansion.
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Both Dennis Lab School buildings remain closed as the district waits for a report from a structural engineer. Superintendent Rochelle Clark sent out a robocall to staff on Thursday with an update.
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DECATUR — Two Juneteenth celebrations are planned to mark “Freedom Day,” which marks the emancipation of enslaved Americans.
The Decatur Park District has confirmed internet connections are back up and running but encourages guests to be prepared for potential reception troubles.
Is our employment picture getting better or worse? See recent changes in local jobs, unemployment, earnings and more in these regularly updated charts and maps.
Macon County homeowners are encouraged to nominate themselves or a favorite yard to the Let's Keep Decatur Bee-utiful contest.
Sharquez Murphy charged with shooting his girlfriend's stepfather during confrontation.
Macon County Fair opened Wednesday night with the crowning of Morgan Binder, the 2023 queen.