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Customers Stand Up Against Ameren Bill Hikes

People were fired up at a town hall meeting at the Decatur- Macon County Senior Center on Tuesday. Seniors are calling on state lawmakers to just say no to utility rate hikes. Carole Bagely said, "we're More>>

Celebrating 42 Years of Service

FORSYTH- A Forsyth fire fighter is taking off his fire hat after 42 years on the job... Fire fighters in Forsyth honored don tankersley today. Thanking him for his service as a friend and fireman. He More>>

Armed Robbery at Midwest Cellular AT&T

Two men try to get away in an armed robbery. Macon County Sheriff's Deputy said, a 17-year-old and a 24-year-old went into Midwest Cellular AT&T and robbed people at gun point. It happened around 5:30 More>>

The Hot Crave to Chill Out a Warm Day

DECATUR- It has been four days since CherryBerry in Decatur has opened its doors. The owner, Kendall Peterson said, nearly a couple thousand customers have been waiting in line, each day. He added, sometimes More>>

The Millions Top Caterpillar Executives Bring Home

DECATUR- A shock to many people Friday as Caterpillar announced hundreds of layoffs. Since then, we have looked into how much the top executives made in the past years. This comes after they plan to cut More>>

Guessing Game with an Engagement Ring as the Prize

Men are you looking for an engagement ring for your future wife? Olympic gold medal winner, Aaric Kendall carved a block of ice with a gemstone frozen in the center. Now that's it's carved, people can More>>

Penguin in the Park Race Benefits Millikin

The penguin returns to Millikin Saturday. John "The Penguin," Bingham and other Millikin alums ran through Fairview Park. It was for the eighth annual Penguin in the Park 5k run and walk. The proceeds More>>

Race Car Driving Kicked off at Spring Fling

A car show helped kick off racing season for 2013. At the Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum and Macon Speedway, people young and old came out to the 5th annual Spring Fling. If you need more information More>>

Decatur's West End welcomes new business

DECATUR -In the first week of April, the West End in Decatur will be getting another face lift. Three years ago the east strip was occupied by only one business. 
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Decatur Flames Raise Money for U.S. Troops

Decatur - Hockey is a game of high energy and big hits, but on Saturday in Decatur, the games were about the troops. The Decatur Flames were raising money for Operation USA by selling jerseys and patches. More>>

Police Warn Drivers About Car Thieves this Winter

Decatur - When it gets this cold many people will leave their car running while running errands or getting gas in their car, but in those few minutes, crooks could drive off with your vehicle. In fact, More>>

Local Students in D.C. for Presidential Inauguration

Washington D.C. - President Barack Obama was sworn in during a private celebration on SUnday. Monday's public swearing in ceremony will be much, much larger and that'll require some help from state police More>>

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  • DECATUR —St. Mary's Hospital has been recognized nationally by Practice Greenhealth, the nation's leading health care membership community, for the hospital's efforts in promoting environmental sustainability.
    DECATUR - "Protecting the health of our patients, staff and community is our priority," said Theresa Rutherford, COO of St. Mary's Hospital. "Practice Greenhealth's recognition with this award is confirmation that we are doing all we can to accomplish that and secure the future of the environment."
  • Farmers across Central Illinois who are experiencing the drought craved this much needed precipitation. As the snow starts to melt, it will trickle down through the soil and replenish the subsoil moisture.
    Farmers across Central Illinois who are experiencing the drought craved this much needed precipitation. As the snow starts to melt, it will trickle down through the soil and replenish the subsoil moisture.
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