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DECATUR — TaeLynn Hill-Patterson wasn’t sure what to expect while she sat among nearly 1,000 preschoolers at Kirkland Fine Arts Center waiting for a play.

DECATUR — Some Central Illinois unions and contractors face a continued struggle finding what for generations were in abundant supply in this region — qualified workers.

DECATUR -- Two-year-old Camille Smith was a natural while riding a horse name Rose.

DECATUR — A coalition of local agencies wants to begin hosting adult education classes at the Decatur Public Library by the end of the year.

MOUNT ZION — The Mount Zion Show Choirs are a leading force in the high school show choir arena. Their distinguished group, The Swingsations, have won numerous awards, both statewide and national, since it was created 40 years ago.

Name: Terrence "TAT" Taylor

DECATUR — Decatur's newest full-service restaurant, Burger Theory, has opened in the Holiday Inn & Suites.