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'She will be back': Lincoln Square Theatre board looks to rise again

DECATUR — As they say in show business, the fat lady has not yet sung for the Lincoln Square Theatre.

 

Decatur hockey players back on the ice

DECATUR -- J.B. Miller began playing Decatur hockey when he was 4 years old and didn't stop until he finished high school.

 

Trio escapes mobile home fire

DECATUR -- Three people were able to escape unharmed Friday afternoon from a fire that did extensive damage to a mobile home in Decatur.

 

TUPPER: Pen to paper: In love with lists

It’s been years since I talked to friends and family on a rotary phone.

 

Shoppers head out for deals and for the fun of it on Black Friday

FORSYTH — Jeanne Miller and daughter Andrea Hill drove all the way from Springfield to hit the sales at Bergner's.

 

Local advocates hope national spotlight helps sexual harassment victims speak up

DECATUR —The head of a Decatur nonprofit that works with victims of sexual harassment and assault hopes the recent national spotlight on the topic will encourage victims to seek help, breaking what advocates say is a culture of silence and…

 

Five at 5: Retailers welcome holiday shopping and 4 other stories you should see

Retailers welcomed their happiest season with Thanksgiving and Black Friday shoppers getting out with the perfect weather, and Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday still on tap.

 

Strong winds could create problems for drivers, weather service warns

DECATUR — The kickoff to holiday shopping will be graced by unusually warm weather this weekend.

 

'Inspirational': Dwight students applaud Illinois Teacher of Year

DWIGHT — Lindsey Jensen had trouble suppressing her emotions when she walked into her classroom at Dwight Township High School.

 

Crash claims another life

HAMEL -- An eight-car crash on Tuesday that killed two sisters and injured a dozen more people claimed another victim Thursday.

 

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