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The quiet capital — The story of Illinois’ first state city

On July 4, 1778, the bell rang and the battered people of Kaskaskia gathered. They found themselves under new rule. George Rogers Clark explained that the revolutionary government was not interested in changing their faith, but wanted to give them…

 

Ex-employee charged with stealing $80K from high school

HOFFMAN ESTATES — A former cashier at a suburban Chicago high school has been charged with stealing more than $80,000 from the school district.

 

State Police issue winter weather travel advisory

DECATUR -- Sunday morning's snow made for slow-going traffic early on Christmas Eve.

 

Firefighters on scene at apparent camper fire

DECATUR -- Firefighters were on the scene Sunday morning as what appeared to be a parked camper smoldered.

 

Christmas comes to the door of Decatur households

DECATUR — The factory-floor efficiency of the Christmas basket delivery to needy families was especially timely this year.

 

Top stories of 2017, No. 7: Decatur's city council, mayor elections

Editor's note: The Herald & Review is counting down the top stories of 2017. Share your thoughts on our selections at herald-review.com/letters.

 

Macon County vets may get help from Champaign under new law

DECATUR — Macon County judges could send veterans accused of crimes to Champaign for extra treatment under a new state law that requires a veterans court in each judicial circuit by Jan. 1.

 

Moweaqua marks 85th anniversary of coal mine disaster that killed 54

MOWEAQUA — On Christmas Eve 1932, Moweaqua was shaken from below ground, a mine explosion that tore apart families but united a village in its response.

 

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