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MONTICELLO — Owners of a historic one-room schoolhouse outside Monticello say they will give it away to anyone who will move it to a new location after their plans to use the 129-year-old building for an art studio didn't work…

DECATUR — The temperature roller coaster will continue for parts of Illinois in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service in Lincoln. Winter weather systems are also expected Saturday through Tuesday.

DECATUR – The Macon County Conservation District is offering eagle viewing trips to Pere Marquette State Park 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17.

MARION — The longest-serving mayor in Illinois is preparing to retire at the age of 91.

MOUNT ZION — The Fletcher Park Kids’ Club in Mount Zion is asking members to bring extra signed Valentine cards to their next monthly event at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Fletcher Park Recreation Center in Mount Zion.…

MATTOON -- The local plant of LSC Communications, formerly known as R.R. Donnelley, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and planning to add to its workforce.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner used his fourth State of the State speech to call for an end to the rancor that has defined his first term, yet the political undertones were obvious. The former venture capitalist faces a tough fight…

The Macon County Community Environmental Council will host a public meet and greet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in the Madden Auditorium of the Decatur Public Library. Members will provide updates on ongoing projects like the Stop the…

DECAATUR – Growing Strong Sexual Assault Center is seeking volunteers for office support, hotline coverage, fundraising and other duties. A two-week, 40-hour training session will begin next month. Training will be held evenings from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday,…