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Matt Lauer's firing for what NBC says was "inappropriate sexual behavior" with a colleague has stunned viewers and rocked the network. The "Today" show host becomes the best-known figure in America brought down so far by the misconduct allegations sweeping…

All life is made up of four DNA building blocks known by the letters A, T, C and G. Now scientists have created two additional artificial DNA "letters" and used them to make a semi-synthetic strain of bacteria. The altered…

DECATUR — It's easy to appreciate the beauty that poinsettias add to the holiday season, but experts say the plants can be hard to grow without the right amount of attention and patience.

Police say a 12-year-old girl who was shot on Tuesday night on the city's east side was apparently fleeing earlier gunfire. She is expected to be OK, police said.

DECATUR — One person was found dead after a fire at a senior-living apartment complex on Tuesday night. Officials did not release details about whether the fire caused the death or if the person was dead before it started.

Neighbors turned out in force to talk about a proposed development on the southwest corner of U.S. Business 51 and West Ash Avenue. A few things were learned at the meeting.

DECATUR — Decatur’s businesses are getting in the holiday spirit with extra effort decorating their storefronts.

Northbrook-based GMX Real Estate Group is seeking to develop the southwest corner of U.S. Business 51 and West Ash Avenue on Decatur's north side.

DECATUR — The Old King's Orchard Community Center will host an information session on Job Corps, a federal worker training program run by the US Department of Labor for young people between the ages of 16 and 24.

Decatur Park District Board members Stacey Young and Bob Brilley II recommended Cape Air for the federal Essential Air Program during a vote on Nov. 15, the same as they did during a vote in early November. The information was…