The annual Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic will return to Decatur on May 23-24, bringing thousands of visitors to ...

Illinois food producers and businesses can apply for a share of $3.6 million in state grants through a program to reduce Illinoisians’ reliance on food from out of state.

For the first time since 2010, the Chicago Bears made it past the first round of the NFL playoffs, ushering in a new era of ...

CREW is a blend of local organizations building a community-driven safety plan, which community leaders and families say is long overdue.

A group of young leaders in Decatur is working to create more opportunities, safer spaces, and stronger connections for youth and young adults.

The Decatur Bears are inviting the community to come out for a full day of entertainment, food, and football spirit at their upcoming team fundraiser on ...

City leaders say a month-long WatchFest in Decatur could draw thousands of visitors daily, generating jobs, tourism spending, and a major boost for local businesses during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The city sits in Central Illinois, minding its own business, offering experiences that won’t require you to eat ramen for the ...

You know that feeling when you realize you’ve been ignoring something wonderful that’s been right under your nose the whole time? That’s exactly what’s happening with Decatur, Illinois, a city that ...

Decatur Eisenhower travels to MacArthur for a Class playoff game Monday, Feb. 16, at MacArthur in Decatur, Ill. Tip is set for 6 p.m. CST. Follow the game on SBLive ...

Whether you’re visiting for a day or a weekend, here are 10 iconic places to visit in Chicago, Illinois. These include outdoor spaces like Grant Park, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier, where you’ll find ...

Vashon junior Jimmy McKinney III (0) takes a jump shot during a boys basketball game in the Southern Illinois Shootout Series on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Althoff High School in Belleville, Ill.