Residents under the boil order should not drink or brush teeth with water from the faucet. Dishwashers should not be used, ...

The Decatur Fire Department is proud to participate in “Be Alarmed!”, a statewide program that provides free 10-year sealed smoke alarms and fire safety education to eligible homeowners.

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

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 ...

UPDATE: A powerful tornado tore through the Illinois community of Mount Zion on Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage to multiple homes. Mount Zion is located about eight miles southeast of ...

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 ...