Doug Wolfe
In 1866, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was founded in Decatur. The fraternal organization was made up of Civil War veterans.
Early Grand Army of the Republic, GAR, document at the Macon County History museum in Decatur, Illinois. May 21, 2026.
D.A.R.E. fifth graders graduate from pilot program on May 19, 2026.
After nearly 20 years, a D.A.R.E. pilot program has returned to Decatur, with the help of the Decatur Police Department.
The original dome was built in 1971 and was demolished to make way for the new dome, which was built on the same footprint as the old dome.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary resigned this week after being under pressure from several special interests, including the vaping lobby.
The Decatur Early Birds Kiwanis Club is helping young kids learn how to fish. Each year, hundreds of kids fish for the first time.
First time fisher casting for the big ones in Decatur
So far, through May 11, the state has reported 109 tornadoes, and we're not into the summer months just yet.