The City of Decatur announced Thursday that new level III electric vehicle chargers are now open and live at varying spots in the community.

The Decatur City Council has approved a proposal for a major new power plant, which city leaders say will bring jobs and ...

A Decatur man was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to a felony charge, court records show.

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 ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — In Decatur, one program says it needs your help, or it may have to close its doors permanently. For the last six years, the Shemilah Outreach Center has been a safe haven for ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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 ...

MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - A winner has been crowned Miss Illinois 2024 in Marion. 26-year-old Breana Bagley of Decatur, Illinois won the title Saturday evening, June 15 at the Marion Cultural and Civic ...