You know that feeling when you realize you’ve been ignoring something wonderful that’s been right under your nose the whole time? That’s exactly what’s happening with Decatur, Illinois, a city that ...

Nearly 400 participants braved the cold for Decatur's 25th Polar Plunge Saturday. Participants took a dip in Lake Decatur ...

The Richland Community College Foundation has been going door to door in local Decatur schools dropping off free copies of ...

Illinois state Sen. Karina Villa is in a four-person race to replace longtime Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, who decided last year not to run for another term.

The Foundation for Geneva Public Library once again is staging its 17th annual Basket Raffle, a tradition that supports youth programs and collection development at the 244 Main ...

The family of Debra K. Farmer, a longtime volunteer with the LaVerna Evans PTO, has donated to the LaVerna Evans Elementary School library ...

Hayner Library's March programs include author Percival Everett's talk, AI classes, Easter egg hunt, and a fun silent disco event in Alton, IL.

The library's regional director, Shilo Jefferson, says they're not just serving the community's learning needs, but all needs ...

Wood River Public Library hosts free Toddler Tales ...

"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s, died Sunday at 84. He wrote hundreds of songs, from psychedelic jams ...

Decatur, is hosting another mobile DMV event with the Secretary of State's office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday at Heyworth Public Library.

The family of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is honoring him with a private memorial at Rainbow PUSH headquarters in Chicago.