DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Fire Department responded to the scene of a vacant house fire early Friday morning, and ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— An Ameren lineman was hurt and taken to the hospital on Friday, Decatur Police confirmed. DPD was ...

The roar of powerful engines and the spray of water across Lake Decatur will once again fill Nelson Park this weekend as Hardy's Race for the Lake returns for its ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Hundreds of people are gathering in Decatur to watch top notch tennis with talent from all over the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Decatur is a classic mid-western U.S. city situated on Lake Decatur, and with many historic brick buildings downtown. This city is the home of Millikin University and Richland Community College.

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have ...