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Arthur Rotary tours new school construction

ROTARIANS AND GUESTS are shown after touring the school construction site. Pictured are Shannon Cheek, district superintendent, Ben Johnson, ALAH grad 2024, Gene Good, Dave Allen, Randy Rafferty, Rod Randall, Jaime Rafferty, Steffanie Seegmiller, ALAH principal, Marsha Bowyer, Karen Good, Rotary president and Kevin Huffman. Not pictured: Jill Bunker and Clayton Herschberger.

Arthur, IL · 2d
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UPDATE: 31-year-old recovering after Sunday Decatur shooting

Update on Nov. 9, 2026 DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Decatur Police revealed more information Monday morning about a shooting that happened in their city on Sunday. Lieutenant Scott Marquis said the shooting victim is a 31-year-old resident of Decatur who was transported to Decatur Memorial Hospital after officers found him at William and Witt Streets. […]

Decatur, IL · 2d

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FOUNDATION HONORS A LEGACY OF GIVING.

FOUNDATION HONORS A LEGACY OF GIVING. The Arthur Community Foundation presented the Dick Hein Community Building project with a $10,000 donation to help fund the new building at the fairgrounds. Hein’s lifelong dedication to service, volunteerism, community involvement and bringing people together left a lasting impact on Arthur. Pictured are James Aikman, Arthur Community Foundation representative, Matt Bernius, building committee member, Christy Bernius, Arthur Community Foundation representative, Glen Rhodes, Arthur Community Foundation representative, and Duane Hopkins, building committee member. Photo by Stephanie Wierman.

Arthur, IL · 2d
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Decatur Police looking for man accused stalking, aggravated battery, attempted residential burglary

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Decatur Police are looking for a man for charges of stalking, aggravated battery, and attempted residential burglary. An arrest warrant has been issued for Elijah J. Neal. Anyone with information about where Neal can be found is asked to contact the Decatur Police Department at 217-424-2711,...

Decatur, IL · 1d
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Treat Yourself To The Best Meals In Illinois At These 7 Incredible Small Town Restaurants

Searching for the best meals in Illinois at incredible small town restaurants worth visiting?. These 7 restaurants serve amazing food and create memories that last long after the last bite!. 1. Moonshine Store (Martinsville) The sign out front says “Welcome to Moonshine, Population 3,” and if that doesn’t make you...

Illinois · 2d

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MT ZION SCHOOL BOARD – Vote to charge non-resident tuition

The Mt. Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education ruled Oct. 13 that a student identified as Student 2026-A, and the student’s parent or guardian, are not district residents and are therefore ineligible to attend district schools. The Board voted 5-0 to require tuition payment for each day the student attended while ineligible and directed the administration to notify the family.

Mt Zion, IL · 2d

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Hutson scores four TDs as ALAH explodes past Salt Fork, 40-6

KNIGHT SENIOR KICKER Maxton Boddy (10) celebrates his first ever touchdown in ALAH’s second round playoff game on Saturday, Nov.7. Boddy discovered a new position in the game that of running back. On his first ever rushing attempt, he took the ball 58 yards for a touchdown. The Knights went for two on the conversion try and quarterback Marcus Otto hit Dylan Ingersoll in the back of the end zone for two points to put the home team up 26-6 with 9:40 remaining in the game. Photo by Stephanie Wierman.

Arthur, IL · 2d

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Two dogs die in weekend Mattoon fire

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — Two dogs died in Mattoon when their home caught fire over the weekend. The fire happened in the area of 6th Street and Richmond Avenue. Fire Chief Jeff Hilligoss said in a news release that firefighters were dispatched at 9:39 a.m. on Sunday for a possible fire in a duplex. The […]

Mattoon, IL · 2d

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Findlay community comes together to raise more than $10,000 to support Kemmerer Village children

FINDLAY, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The community of Findlay has shown incredible generosity and support for Kemmerer Village over the past couple of weeks, coming together to raise more than $10K to benefit the children and families served by the organization. Several community events and efforts have made this support possible....

Findlay, IL · 1d

WCIA

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One hurt in early morning crash on I-57 in Coles County

COLES COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — One person was hurt in a three-vehicle crash in Coles County early Tuesday morning. The crash happened at in the northbound lanes at Milepost 198, between Arcola and Mattoon, around 2 a.m. Officials with the Illinois State Police said Troopers are investigating the crash and did not provide any details […]

Coles County, IL · 1d

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Decatur man honors daughter injured in dog attack by hosting benefit concert

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — After Michael Scherer’s daughter, August, was injured in a dog attack earlier this year, Michael had to shift gears from his passion for playing the piano to taking care of his family. On Sunday, Michael sat back down at the piano for the first time in a while, with the goal […]

Decatur, IL · 2d

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Nurse practitioner focuses on preventive care in Decatur

DECATUR — HSHS Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine - Mound Road, 176 W. Mound Road in Decatur, will welcome a transferring family nurse practitioner. Carmen Blomquist, MSN, APRN, is relocating from another HSHS Medical Group health practice to family medicine in Decatur. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who provides preventive care and helps patients manage acute and chronic conditions.

Decatur, IL · 1d

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‘Purses for a Purpose’ fundraiser draws large amount

STATE REPRESENTATIVE Regan Deering of the 104th District, center, joined in the fun at the Purses for a Purpose fundraiser on October 22 in Atwood. She is joined by coordinators Sue Falk, left, and Ginger Denton. Purses, Purses and Purses, oh my, just which one do I bid on to...

Atwood, IL · 2d

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Douglas County solidly red despite national ‘blue wave’

DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK Judi Pollock, top right, watches as ballots start to come in last Tuesday evening at the Douglas County courthouse. Photo by David Porter. The blue wave that swept across the country in the midterms caused barely a ripple in Douglas County where voters delivered solid Republican majorities across the board. Still, there were pockets of change from the 2022 midterms.

Douglas County, IL · 2d

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ADM Pledges $175,000 to New Scovill Acres Clubhouse, Offers Matching Gift to Community

Noevember 9, 2026 – ADM is making a significant investment in a new activity center for adults 55 and older in Decatur. The company has committed $175,000 toward the Clubhouse at Scovill Acres, currently under construction at Scovill Park West. The commitment includes a $150,000 donation and an additional $25,000 matching gift to encourage more community support.

Decatur, IL · 1d

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‘Wasn’t a freak accident’: New records show how ADM’s safety lapses injured several employees in 2023 explosion

A known risk. Soybean processing plants have a documented history of explosions because of leaked Hexane, a flammable substance. ADM itself identified in 1997 a scenario similar to what preceded the explosion in September 2023. Training questions. It’s unclear how much training ADM provided its plant workers. It allowed one...

Decatur, IL · 2d

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You pick 'em | Quarterfinal IHSA football predictions

Last week's football predictions resulted in a tie between DoubleJ and the Sentinel, who both finished a perfect 12-for-12. Ready to join the team of analysts and give us your predictions for our 12 featured games this week? This week's teams include St. Joseph-Ogden, Mahomet-Seymour, IC Catholic, and Quincy. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks ST. JOSEPH - Unity's Alex Bromley strips the ball away from St. Joseph-Ogden's Logan Wedig on a third-quarter play during their Class 3A second-round playoff game last Saturday. The Spartans went on to defeated the Rockets 35-21 and advance through the bracket to face undefeated Mt. Carmel. Game time is set for 1:30 pm at Dick Duval Field next Saturday. See last week's second-round predictions Sentinel football playoff leaderboard 1. lg .::. 91.67% 2. Frank .::. 85.71% 3. Cory H - Steamers .::. 83.33% 4. DoubleJ .::. 80.76% 5. SportsMom .::. 75.00% 5. Coltrane .::. 75.00% 5. Cory .::. 75.00% 5. Pigskin Prophet .::. 75.00% 5. Da Bears .::. 75.00% 10. KingsQueen .::. 72.73% 11. The Sentinel .::. 58.33% 12. Hillary .::. 66.67% 13. Ryker Cenzano .::. 50.0% Second-Round Results 1. DoubleJ .::. 12-for-12 1. The Sentinel .::. 12-for-12 3. Frank .::. 10-for-12 3. SportsMom .::. 10-for-12 5.

Seymour, IL · 1d

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Warriors bow out in the 2nd Round at Calhoun, 22-6

HARDIN — On the banks of the Illinois River, Hardin-Calhoun built a 16-0 lead in the first half and controlled the clock the rest of the way, beating Tuscola 22-6 on Saturday in the second round of the IHSA Class 1A playoffs. Calhoun ran their offense out of the...

Tuscola, IL · 2d

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Decatur Kroger Stores Offering 10% Veterans Day Discount to Veterans and Active-Duty Military

November 10, 2026 – Kroger is recognizing veterans and active-duty military members with a special discount on Veterans Day. On Wednesday, November 11, eligible veterans, active-duty military personnel and their dependents can receive 10% off their total in-store purchase. Customers must present a valid military ID or Form DD214,...

Decatur, IL · 17h

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Homestead Prairie Farm Candlelight Tour Offers a Glimpse of 1860s Life Saturday

November 10, 2026 – Visitors can experience what life was like in the 1860s after dark during the annual Candlelight Tour at Homestead Prairie Farm this Saturday, November 14. The special open house will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Visitors can arrive anytime...

Decatur, IL · 17h