Affordable living meets lakeside charm in Decatur, Illinois. Explore parks, shows, dining, and easygoing streets without big-city costs.

Tickets are now available for Decatur WatchFest’26’s free concert series, which will feature Big Boi, The War and Treaty and ...

Elementary schools define communities. They are the hearts and souls of neighborhoods. When they close, it can feel like ...

Chicago blues great Billy Branch says a concert in Grant Park got him hooked on the music many decades ago. His latest album is “The Blues is My Biography.” ...

Discover affordable Illinois cities where retirees can stretch their savings, enjoy great healthcare, and live comfortably ...

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced their 2024 nominations. These include Mariah Carey, Cher, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Kool & the Gang, Oasis, Sinéad O’Con ...

Organizers are recruiting 350 volunteers to staff concerts, assist at community events and serve as city ambassadors during the 34-day Decatur WatchFest ‘26 celebration.

Welcome to Decatur, Illinois, the financial oasis sitting pretty in the heart of the Prairie State, where $1,400 a month isn’t a sentence to ramen noodles and basic cable.

Get set for the most power packed country and folk bonanza there is this summer! Lee Brice is turning up the heat this 2026 by gearing for a massive North American tour - his "What You Know About That ...

While lower prices are welcome news for consumers, cannabis businesses have had difficulty making money due to high financing and operating costs.

About 40 miles east of Springfield, this central Illinois gem operates like it missed the memo about skyrocketing costs of ...

A change in her touring schedule has led rapper Lil’ Kim to cancel her summer appearance at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater.