Broadwing power station debate heats up in Decatur
A public hearing staged by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency drew a big crowd with many opinions — mostly against — the massive project.
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Vehicle crashes into Tennessee River backwaters; Hwy. 67 in Decatur temporarily closed
Crews are responding to a crash on Highway 67 in Decatur Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle went into the backwaters of the Tennessee River, officials say.
ADM investing $103 million into growing its future in Decatur
ADM plans a massive upgrade and modernization of its processing plants in the city. Gov. JB Pritzker praises the company for helping to turn Illinois into an "economic powerhouse."
Pesticide disposal program set for August
The 2026 Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal Program, sponsored by the Office of the Indiana State Chemist offers statewide pesticide collection sites in Jackson, Porter, Steuben, Tipton, Davies...
Controlled water release at Lake McCoy dam
DECATUR COUNTY – The Lake McCoy Conservancy, in coordination with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Water, engineering consultants and excavating contractors, continues to actively mo...
Decatur native Scott Berchtold to receive Pro Football Hall of Fame Award of Excellence
Scott Berchtold, a Decatur native and 1974 MacArthur graduate, will be honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame with an Award of Excellence for his 39-year NFL communications career.
Echo’s Journey golf tournament returns July 10
Decatur, Grady and Mitchell counties can rally around a local family when Echo’s Journey hosts its second annual golf tournament on July 10 at Tired Creek Golf Course in Cairo.
Kicking off summer and Father's Day with storms
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Father’s Day and first day of Summer! We’re kicking off the official start of summer with heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Decatur Juneteenth parade unites communities with music, food, and celebration
Downtown Decatur showed a display of unity and celebration Saturday afternoon, as the city hosted its annual Juneteenth parade.
Central Illinois residents wait for power restoration after severe storms
Over 43 hours after severe storms swept through central Illinois, some Decatur residents remain without power on Friday as Ameren Illinois crews work to restore service.
Cass, Decatur counties added to state's disaster declaration
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday expanded the state's disaster response to include Cass and Decatur counties, issuing a disaster proclamation in response to severe weather that began June 5.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — Firefighters battled a house fire Friday morning at a vacant residence in Decatur, according to the Decatur Fire Department.
Statue to celebrate Ellsworth Dansby Jr.
Decatur native Preston Jackson has sculpted a figure of Ellsworth Dansby Jr. which is being cast in bronze in Chicago and will be placed at the Dansby Magnet School in
Wet spring leading up to county fair; new recipes
DECATUR COUNTY - It is three weeks until fair entry time. It’s time to put the finishing touches on items you have made since last year’s fair. Hopefully, you have
Alabama court affirms conviction for former chiropractor who poisoned wife
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction for a former Decatur chiropractor who tried to poison and kill his wife.
How Decatur plans to fix its firefighter shortage from inside the classroom
Decatur High School students will soon have access to a new dual-enrollment firefighter training program this fall.
DPL welcomes award-winning author Decatur native for author visit, book signing
Decatur native and award-winning author Avery Irons will return to the Soy City to celebrate her debut novel.