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Volunteers Jan Allen and Ann Brunson set up craft supplies for story time at the Decatur Public Library children’s department on Thursday, June 25.

From teaching to golf, Bob Lawton has left his mark on the Moweaqua community.

Michael Ledford wins the DIRTcar Modified division during the Herald & Review 100 at the Macon Speedway on Sunday, July 5.

Brooklyn Havens, 10, Olive Smith, 11, and Kennedy Lynch, 11, dress up in patriotic gear for the World Cup watch party Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Alderwoman Amy Hagen and Pam Moses follow along with the reading of the Declaration of Independence in front of the Christian County Courthouse in Taylorville on Wednesday, July 8.

Former Macon County State’s Attorney Jay Scott leaves the courtroom after setting a date for the hearing on the prosecution's motion to dismiss the defense petition for post-conviction relief for

Decatur native and Seattle Seahawks running back Jacardia Wright receives cheers after delivering a speech during "Can't Bring Me Down: An Evening with Jacardia Wright" at the Lincoln Square Theater

Local artist Shannon Cook paints a mural at the Decatur Public Library on Thursday, July 9. The painting funded by the Illinois Arts Council’s America 250 Public Art Grant depicts

Ice skates can be rented for the public skate times at the Decatur Civic Center ice rink on Monday, July 13.

Destiny Ware makes a craft with kindergarten teacher Marshaya Sangster-Lewis during the kindergarten boot camp at Robertson Charter School in Decatur on Tuesday, July 14. Students get familiar with the