Valerie Wells

Decatur Public Schools celebrated Career Signing Day for students whose internships and trades training have led to jobs right out of high school.

Next year's freshmen high school students who will be in the Decatur Public Schools' Prep Academy registered for classes with Richland Community College and got an introduction to what the

Renewal follows evaluation by the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission.

Surprise party with family celebrates birthday, Mother's Day and 33 years with McDonald's.

The Bellamy Brothers will perform at the Lincoln Square Theater on June 9.

Lee Weather Team Meteorologist Joe Martucci said a massive geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights to places that have rarely seen them before, which could continue Saturday night in Illinois.

"Friday night was a historical, generational northern lights event," Martucci said.

Lt. Erik Ethell, left, Lt. Scott Rosenbery, attorney Diane Couri of the State's Attorney's office and Sheriff Jim Root take part in a public safety panel discussion on Saturday at

A panel discussion on public safety was held at the Decatur Public Library on Saturday, sponsored by the Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations.

DECATUR — History of the Heartland will celebrate the success of Stephen Decatur High School's athletes of the 1960s with the Living Legends showcase on Saturday, May 18.