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DECATUR – Most of Central Illinois was placed under a tornado watch Sunday until 7 p.m.

Editor's note: The Herald & Review each day is listing a reason the Decatur region is loved. We're profiling people, places and history that are special to our region — and that make it a great place to live. See…

MATTOON – The Lake Land College Dental Hygiene program is offering free dental cleanings to veterans beginning Saturday, Nov. 11, through Nov. 30 in Room 116, in the college's northwest building.

DECATUR — Books Between Bites isn’t your normal book club. In fact, you don’t even have to read a book.

DECATUR – Chace Hansen didn't like hockey much when he first started playing it four years ago.

Who remembers? Each week the Herald & Review will feature a photo on Facebook and ask our readers to share their memories. Responses will be featured each Sunday.

Editor's note: The Herald & Review each day is listing a reason the Decatur region is loved. We're profiling people, places and history that are special to our region — and that make it a great place to live. See…

DECATUR — Numerous severe thunderstorms are possible across Central and Southeast Illinois, mainly Sunday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service in Lincoln said.

With just 12 months to go, the race for Illinois governor is already building toward a furious finish of well-financed candidates anxious to reach every voter in what is expected to be a historically expensive race.Four other stories you should…