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GMX Real Estate Group announced Wednesday that a Chipotle Mexican Grill would be part of its proposed development at the corner of U.S. 51 and Ash Avenue. Neighbors object to the development because of traffic, noise and other concerns. The…

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Savannah police are crediting an officer with saving the life of a choking newborn baby by racing to her apartment and then using chest compressions to restart the infant's breathing.

DECATUR — The Decatur City Council hopes it sent a message to state lawmakers Monday night, approving a 2018 budget that runs a $3.2 million deficit: Their actions in passing a state budget will have serious consequences locally.

CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office is investigating a Champaign area-based bus company that recently sent out an email ad some thought disparaged Asians.

HSHS St. Mary's Christmas Stars pay tribute to a loved one, living or deceased. That information was unclear in a Dec. 3 brief. A ceremony for donors who sponsored a star will be 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in the…

The Aaction Warehouse rubble is finally getting cleaned up nearly three years after it was the building was destroyed by fire. The city says it will be done at a fraction of the $300,000 it had anticipated.

DECATUR – Work to finally remove enormous piles of debris from the former Aaction Equipment building is underway — almost three years after fire destroyed the 1060 E. Grand Ave. structure.

LINCOLN, Ill. (AP) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled to officially re-open the renovated historic $4.1 million Lincoln Station in downtown Lincoln on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 5.

DECATUR — Two weeks after coming to terms with a budget proposal that could mean cuts to city services down the line, the Decatur City Council is set to vote on that budget during its meeting scheduled for tonight (Monday).