- Log In Using Your Account
  Log In
  
  Don't have an account? Sign Up Today

78°
- Decatur, IL (62523)
  
  Today
  
  Showers early, then cloudy overnight. Low 66F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%..
  
  Tonight
  
  Showers early, then cloudy overnight. Low 66F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
  
  Updated: July 21, 2018 @ 7:58 pm
- Full Forecast

Opinion

Churchill: Japanese gardens offer extraordinary escape

Theresa Churchill

Churchill: Japanese gardens offer extraordinary escape

11 hrs ago

STU ELLIS: What is the USDA thinking?

Stu Ellis

STU ELLIS: What is the USDA thinking?

18 hrs ago

STU ELLIS: 'Cockamamie' is a good description

Stu Ellis

STU ELLIS: 'Cockamamie' is a good description

Jul 11, 2018

Social Security: Online tools offer convenience, answers

Columnists

Social Security: Online tools offer convenience, answers

Jul 8, 2018

Social Security: Toolkit equips students for future

Columnists

Social Security: Toolkit equips students for future

Jul 8, 2018

Column: Could new legislation lead to a Route 66 economic revival?

Opinion

Column: Could new legislation lead to a Route 66 economic revival?

Jul 4, 2018

Social Security: Program's a source of independence for millions

Columnists

Social Security: Program's a source of independence for millions

Jun 29, 2018

STU ELLIS: What are they thinking in Washington?

Stu Ellis

STU ELLIS: What are they thinking in Washington?

Jun 27, 2018

EDITORIAL: C'mon, everyone knew this internet tax loophole was unfair

Opinion

EDITORIAL: C'mon, everyone knew this internet tax loophole was unfair

Jun 21, 2018

PLANT PALETTE: Lantanas are a beautiful addition to most any garden

Plant Palette

PLANT PALETTE: Lantanas are a beautiful addition to most any garden

Jun 21, 2018

STU ELLIS: Farmers' battles goes beyond any trade war

Stu Ellis

STU ELLIS: Farmers' battles goes beyond any trade war

Jun 19, 2018

EDITORIAL: Stop waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court to end gerrymandering in Illinois

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Stop waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court to end gerrymandering in Illinois

Jun 18, 2018

Prairie Talk: When and why did that fear take hold?

Columnists

Prairie Talk: When and why did that fear take hold?

Jun 10, 2018

Ex-etiquette: Arrange special Father's Day time with son

Family

Ex-etiquette: Arrange special Father's Day time with son

Jun 10, 2018

Living with Children: Respect for adults good for kids

Family

Living with Children: Respect for adults good for kids

Jun 10, 2018

Pet Health: What could be causing your horse to cough

Pets

Pet Health: What could be causing your horse to cough

Jun 8, 2018

More

Latest Local Offers

Romer Brothers Tree & Shrub Service

Romer Brothers Tree and Shrub Service specializes in tree trimming, removal, stump grinding and more! Call us today to schedule your tree care needs - (217) 877-1596

Tanzyus Logan Funeral Service and Care

Affordable, memorable services without the financial burden. Tanzyus Logan Funeral Service and Care. 217-233-1080

Paceley's Garage

Need new brakes? Call Paceley's Garage. Servicing Decatur for over 20 years. (217) 875-9229

Plant Palette: Million Bells more lovable every year

Home and Garden

Plant Palette: Million Bells more lovable every year

Jun 6, 2018

At Home with Marni Jameson: Good installers make for good marriages

Home and Garden

At Home with Marni Jameson: Good installers make for good marriages

Jun 6, 2018

Stu Ellis: New wave of tech savvy farmers cropping up

Agriculture

Stu Ellis: New wave of tech savvy farmers cropping up

Jun 5, 2018

Ex-etiquette: Joint custody is difficult to pull off

Family

Ex-etiquette: Joint custody is difficult to pull off

Jun 3, 2018

Living with Children: Disciplining children with ASD

Family

Living with Children: Disciplining children with ASD

Jun 3, 2018

Miller: Are Loncar claims a lot of smoke?

Opinion

Miller: Are Loncar claims a lot of smoke?

Jun 1, 2018

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: Why Trump should leave Blagojevich in prison

Opinion

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: Why Trump should leave Blagojevich in prison

May 31, 2018

STU ELLIS: Generational shift down on the farm

Stu Ellis

STU ELLIS: Generational shift down on the farm

May 30, 2018

Living with Children: Asking baby's permission infantile idea

Family

Living with Children: Asking baby's permission infantile idea

May 27, 2018

Ex-etiquette: 'Letter' from pet emotional abuse

Family

Ex-etiquette: 'Letter' from pet emotional abuse

May 27, 2018

RICH MILLER: 'Think big' becoming bigger

Opinion

RICH MILLER: 'Think big' becoming bigger

May 25, 2018

STU ELLIS: Farmers' access to cash tightening

Stu Ellis

STU ELLIS: Farmers' access to cash tightening

May 22, 2018

Ex-etiquette: Can't 'start fresh' when kids are involved

Family

Ex-etiquette: Can't 'start fresh' when kids are involved

May 20, 2018

Ex-etiquette: Talk to ex, ex’s wife about co-parenting

Family

Ex-etiquette: Talk to ex, ex’s wife about co-parenting

May 13, 2018

Living with Children: Don't take 4-year-old's outbursts seriously

Family

Living with Children: Don't take 4-year-old's outbursts seriously

May 13, 2018

Living with Children: Bias Response Teams let hearts rule heads

Family

Living with Children: Bias Response Teams let hearts rule heads

May 13, 2018

STU ELLIS: Ethanol deal fuels questions from farm groups

Stu Ellis

STU ELLIS: Ethanol deal fuels questions from farm groups

May 8, 2018

Ex-etiquette: Fighting is not good ex-etiquette

Family

Ex-etiquette: Fighting is not good ex-etiquette

May 6, 2018

Living with Children: 3-year-old defies parents at every opportunity

Family

Living with Children: 3-year-old defies parents at every opportunity

May 6, 2018

STU ELLIS: Corn Belt could benefit from successful N. Korea, US talks

Stu Ellis

STU ELLIS: Corn Belt could benefit from successful N. Korea, US talks

May 1, 2018