Decatur Labor Day Parade celebrates workers
The 2026 Decatur Labor Day Parade, hosted by the Mid-Illinois Labor Council, stepped off Monday, Sept. 7 in downtown Decatur. This year
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African American Cultural and Genealogical Society to receive Illinois Humanities grant
Illinois Humanities has given a $5,000 grant to the African American Cultural and Genealogical Society as part of the organization
Decatur High School pillars found and preserved
The 20-foot sandstone pillars that once graced the entrance of Decatur High School have been returned to the location, now occupied by the Decatur Civic Center.
St. Teresa football, volleyball to compete in 2A playoffs due to unsubmitted waiver
St. Teresa failed to submit waiver applications for an exemption from the non-boundary school multiplier for its fall sports, meaning football and volleyball will compete in the 2A postseason.
Mt. Zion football unconcerned after Week 3 loss to "super talented" No. 10 Cahokia
Mt. Zion football did its part defensively, but a 54-yard performance raised questions about the Braves
Millikin women’s golf takes second at Highland Championship
Millikin women’s golf shot 321 in the final round to secure second place at the 2026 Highland Championship in Rock Island, IL, led by a third-place finish from Zoey Beard.
Decatur, Cerro Gordo, Pana and Taylorville schools get state board grant to hire teachers
Decatur schools will receive $431,955 through a state program aimed at reducing teacher vacancies in high-need districts.
No injuries reported in Decatur house fire
A Decatur home was severely damaged, but no injuries were reported from an early Sunday morning fire.
Hispanic Heritage Festival brings colorful sights, sounds to Nelson Park
The Hispanic Heritage Month festival brought singing, dancing, Hispanic food and culture to Decatur
Congratulations to the Herald & Review Athlete of the Week
Congratulations to Herald & Review Athlete of the Week Mallory Harrison of Unity Christian.
Decatur police chief touts Flock camera success, safeguards to prevent unlawful use
Decatur Police Department chief will tell Decatur City Council members the city camera system is carefully safeguarded and delivering results.
Cortez Rose touchdown
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Cruise 11 car show commemorates heroes and victims of Sept. 11
Always a supporter of veterans and first responders, Ayn Owens of Decatur was driven to create Cruise 11 in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Local events to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11
Several local events will mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Herald & Review offers free access through Labor Day weekend
Readers can enjoy free access to herald-review.com through Labor Day — and there's never been a better time to see what local journalism has to offer.
Sneaker Ball set for Sept. 12
The Autism Sneaker Ball is planned for 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept 12, at the Decatur Area Arts Council.
Pet of the Week: Meet Cassie
Cassie is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County.
Years in the making, collaboration key to Brush College overpass becoming a reality
After years of train delays at Brush College Road and Faries Parkway, Decatur officials celebrated completion of a $93 million overpass.
You can go home again: James Millikin visits the original James Millikin's Homestead
DECATUR — James Millikin proved you really can go home again on Sunday.
Mt. Zion volleyball eyeing a banner year with established leaders, sense of urgency
Mt. Zion volleyball beats Unity Christian in three sets in its home opener
Decatur police arrest teen in connection with July shooting death
A 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the July 13 shooting death of 16-year-old Marlone Dishman Jr.
Jerry Stocks reveals origin of Citizens Voluntary Advisory Committee
Attorney Jerry Stocks says he wanted to start the committee as a voice for business interest and those skeptical of a moratorium method.
Appeals court throws out second conviction in husband-and-wife sexual images case
Defendant Douglas Nichols had been serving three years although he was freed earlier. His wife, Kelly J. Nichols, already had her conviction and sentence overturned.
Data center opponents disrupt Decatur meeting as committee makes case for regulations
The Citizens Voluntary Advisory Committee on Data Centers meeting called to review the findings of its research became a yelling match between protesters and the committee members who were presenting