We’re not going to lie, 2025 was a tough year, as we lost many of the Black legends we knew and loved. Now, as 2026 gets underway, we must say goodbye to even more of those who had such a tremendous ...

Freeport sits in the rolling hills of northwestern Illinois and has a quiet confidence about it that grows on you the longer ...

Decatur Square is returning to normal after drawing over 140,000 people during a monthlong World Cup festival. Local businesses reported record-breaking sales days, non-stop activity and packed crowds ...

Organizers cite safety concerns as storms move into the area, urging attendees to monitor updates and stay safe.

The Village of Decatur is gearing up for its biggest event of the summer. The village’s Shantel Pentland tells us the Decatur ...

Eastern Illinois University is again hosting Smith Walbridge Clinics, welcoming music educators and students while expanding ...

Wall Street drifted through a quiet day of trading as AI stocks trimmed some of their sharp recent losses. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Monday, coming off just its third ...

Three-quarters of a century later, it's still drawing crowds as a classic summer tradition in the age of streaming.

McHenry Outdoor Theater, which opened July 20, 1951, as the Skyline Drive-In, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this week.

Eastern Illinois University appoints veteran athletics leader Mark Wilson as director of athletics, bringing extensive ...

The Chicago Cubs on Friday unveiled the official logo for the 2027 MLB All-Star Game, scheduled to be played July 13 at ...