It's estimated that the city will save about $1.8 million on energy costs over the 15-year power purchase agreement it signed with the solar array's operator, Peoria-based Hawk-Attollo LLC.

The five candidates campaigning to become the next District 4 City Council member say the district needs stronger representation. Sarah French, Jamie Handley, Jason Putman, Angie Thom and Pam Werstler ...

The high school football season is a little more than a month away and there are already plenty of questions to be asked. With experienced teams, talented players and new coaches, there's a chance for ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Active weather is expected across Central Illinois this weekend with several rounds of storms. Along with the severe weather threat, it'll be hot and humid.

Decatur County is one of eight across Indiana in which red crown rot has come up. It’s been far more common in southern ...

Construction has been completed on a new senior affordable housing project in Decatur. The grand opening is slated for this ...

Southlands Plantation, standing at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, boasts a rich history and diverse ecological ...

A Tucker hotel settled with a survivor of child sex trafficking for millions of dollars. The survivor sued the hotel saying staff and owners turned a blind eye to her being trafficked there. It comes ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF) - Leaving your car unlocked could be an open invitation for criminals. Huntsville police said 18 vehicles were broken into last week, and 12 of them were left unlocked. One of ...

Shots fired at a community center.One man is injured after someone opened fire at the Old King’s Orchard Community Center in ...

As talks for a new home for Decatur Youth Services have stalled, former campers have spent the summer giving back to an ...

The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) released the bond amount and conditions on July 18. The total bond amount is $50,000, which accounts for $10,000 for each of the three counts of Felony ...