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COOKS MILLS -- In 1922, the country was flourishing, World War I had just ended and the economy was doing well before the decline in the 1930s. Closer to home that year, three men set out on an adventure from…

DECATUR — The nation's growing opioid crisis was one of the topics discussed during the Macon County Medical Society's quarterly business meeting Tuesday evening.

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…

FORSYTH — From spooky ghoul masks to bargain jeans, T.J. Maxx and Spirit Halloween are the newest additions to Hickory Point Mall.

Decatur police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death in the 800 block of West Decatur Street early Tuesday morning.Four other stories you should see are neighborhood revitalization plans kicks off for Decatur, elevated lead…

A look back at historic front pages found in the archives of the Decatur Herald, Decatur Review and the Herald & Review. Find more Decatur newspaper editions at newspapers.com

Ted's Taters, a staple of the Overlook Adventure Park in Nelson Park since 2014, announced it will close at the end of the month.

SPRINGFIELD — State officials are encouraging Illinois residents to participate in an earthquake safety drill next month.

DECATUR — As the music industry continues to evolve, more than 100 students and community members gathered at Millikin University to participate in a frank and informative discussion on the business and its rigors.

DECATUR — In the summer of 1974, Steve Ford was getting ready to head to his first semester of college when his father Gerald Ford, who just months prior was a congressman from Michigan, became president of the United States.