A Decatur man died after a welfare check escalated Monday night. Now, Illinois State Police is involved in the investigation.

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — In 2024, teenagers vandalized Decatur’s September 11th Memorial and stole an artifact that was recovered from ground zero, according to the police department. It had been ...

An explosion at an Archer Daniels Midland facility in Illinois injured several employees and sent a tower of smoke into the air Sunday evening. The explosion occurred shortly after 7 p.m. at the east ...

Every county in central Illinois is dealing with some level of drought. Many counties around Champaign are dealing with extreme drought conditions.

Two police officers and a suspect were shot early Wednesday during a traffic stop in the central Illinois city of Decatur, the city's police chief said. Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel said shots ...

The Decatur Fire Department is proud to participate in “Be Alarmed!”, a statewide program that provides free 10-year sealed ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — A man was shot in the foot during a drive-by shooting Thursday night in Decatur, police said.

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Throughout this journey in life both adults and adolescents encounter obstacles, troubles, and trauma. While doing so it can be very beneficial to have a safe space for support, care, and growth. It ...

Jessica Hentrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has over 12 years of experience in a variety of settings including community mental health, schools, hospitals, and residential ...