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DECATUR — Donations are now being accepted for the Giant Garage Sale for the Animals.

Source: Illinois Department of Revenue real estate transfer declaration sheets were submitted with the deeds recorded in the Macon County Recorder's Office. Dollar amounts represents the net sale price. Documents processed in September.

DECATUR — Like the rest of the state, the northern part of Macon County is experiencing a moderate drought, while the rest is abnormally dry. But those whose job it is to track the weather say such conditions could create…

State payments owed to Lincoln Manor Healthcare are scheduled to arrive in the next month, but that's too late for former employees who arrived to pick up their final paychecks Thursday to find the building empty and locked.

Prairie used to cover most of Illinois. Fires occurred routinely and naturally, which rejuvenated the prairie grasses and maintained their health, said Richie Wolf, Rock Springs Nature Center manager.

Gov. Bruce Rauner signs a bill that allows abortions funded by state employee health insurance and Medicaid after months of speculation about the Republican's decision.

DECATUR — Barrels of fun beckon during this weekend's Decatur Craft Beer Festival.

MONTICELLO — A $10 donation to Hurricane Harvey Relief will give participants the chance of winning a brand new car at Rick Ridings Ford.

DECATUR — The shutting down of a Decatur business that transported people with illnesses and disabilities to medical appointments might mean the city will have to start offering the service.