NORMAL — Democratic hopeful Paul Nolley, running for Illinois' 16th Congressional District, visited Bloomington-Normal for a set of town halls Thursday and Friday to meet with voters and take their ...

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Meridian softball (25-8) held off LeRoy (37-2) in a 1-0 pitcher’s duel to win its first-ever sectional title. It comes in head coach Greg Streeval’s 28th and final season.

Meridian softball gets the final out and celebrates its first sectional title ...

New babies have arrived at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Check out the most recent birth announcements.

Patricia Lee Sullivan, 91, of Tuscola, Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Haven of Tuscola. Private family graveside services will be held at Mont… ...

Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel break down the Big Ten Conference’s growing grip on the College Football Playoff—and why it’s winning the power struggle for more bids. From TV money to SEC tension, this ...

President Donald Trump said Friday he would soon decide on a deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran. The White House said the meeting concluded but didn't provide information.

Charleston junior Treylin Couch will vie for triple jump and 200-meter titles while Taylorville’s Liam Bettis is in the mix for the distance double to lead Decatur-area 2A finalists.

The weeklong Macon County Fair starts Sunday, May 31, at the fairgrounds. The carnival and food vendors, however, will arrive on Wednesday, June 3.

A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from setting up a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of what Trump has called government “weaponization." ...

President Trump's patriotic concert at the Great American State Fair continues to unravel after more acts have dropped out.