A residence hall was swarmed by police who quickly determined there was no threat, but warned of the potential for a tragic misunderstanding.

DECATUR — A bid by the mayor for a failsafe provision to override the democratic process in the cause of getting things done proved a bridge too far for a slim majority of her Decatur City Council ...

Tommy John revolutionized baseball by undergoing pioneering elbow ligament surgery that saved countless pitching careers and transformed sports medicine. His legacy includes the eponymous procedure ...

St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Effingham welcomes 11 new teachers and staff to its preschool through grade 12 Catholic school system for the 2026–2027 year.

First Mid Insurance Group has been named a 2026 Best Practices Agency for the seventh time, reflecting strong performance, growth, and client-focused service.

The Mediterranean Sea has seen a surge in non-indigenous species, now exceeding 1,000, driven by climate change and easier ...

A growing number of prominent MAGA figures have urged Trump to end the conflict, saying there could be dire political ...

You might notice some new faces in Decatur Public Schools this year.

The preseason College Football Playoff landscape highlights blue-bloods, but several unranked teams have potential paths to ...

Munetaka Murakami hit a tie-breaking two-run home run in the seventh inning Sunday and the White Sox completed a three-game ...

Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker, the left-right combo in the middle of the Cardinals' lineup, each homer and combine for ...

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez certainly announced his presence with authority when he became the first player ...