A task force to crack down on human trafficking will be led by the Illinois State Police and include the Decatur Police Department and the McLean County Sheriff's Office as partnering organizations.

Illinois’ population of young people is dwindling, an editorial from the Chicago Tribune warned. “A dwindling youth population means shrinking potential — not just economically, but in civic ...

New Illinois laws, taxes in effect July 1: Increases to gas tax, cigarette taxes and more The new Illinois taxes means cigarettes will cost more, gas prices will increase and minimum wage in ...

They moved to Springfield Illinois in 2006. Betty graduated from Decatur High School in 1949 with emphasis on business courses, shorthand, typing, and bookkeeping.

Riley, the 2024-25 Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year, was selected by the Wizards with the No. 21 overall pick ...

Breana Bagley, left, reacts as she is crowned Miss Illinois 2024 by outgoing Miss Illinois Jessica Tipton and Miss Illinois Teen 2024 Lucy Kuelper Saturday in Marion. Bagley, a native of Decatur ...

Illinois must build 227,000 more housing units in the next five years if it is going to keep pace with demand, according to an economic report released Tuesday.

A prominent Decatur leader and trailblazer was honored in a way that permanently cements his legacy into the city he has served for more than four decades.

Heat indexes are expected to remain above 100 for the next few days throughout Illinois. Find out when it will cool off.

Despite political maneuvering in each state, the borders of Illinois and Indiana are unlikely to change.

Tornado warnings have been in effect in central Illinois this afternoon. See the radar.

Decatur is adding 132 affordable homes to the historic Legacy Park marking the city's first new residential development in decades.