The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in ...

As people recognize the sacrifices that veterans made this Memorial Day, one Central Illinois man is making sure to pay his respects.

A silent film put Alton’s mayor beside national power players. Then it vanished ...

It's not as big as other cities, but this Indiana destination has plenty of charm, fantastic food, and family friendly ...

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater is gearing up for another summer of concerts, with the lakefront venue set to kick off its ...

As the annual Amplify Decatur Music Festival returns June 4 through 7, it will not only be celebrating its 10th ...

Crisis Nursery of Effingham County will host its Rock for Kids benefit concert June 6, 2026, at The Stage at Lake Sara, featuring 13 youth music acts.

About the Bears bill: With fears growing that the Chicago Bears could move to Indiana, lawmakers tried twice to get a Bears ...

University of Illinois honors faculty, staff and the Spurlock Museum with 2026 public engagement awards for innovative ...

Around 1 in 5 Americans say they’ve seen a ghost. I’m not one of them, and I probably never will be. I blame my brain. Let me ...

The Alabama Jubilee highlights hot-air balloon racing, which became popular in Decatur in the 70's.

The Decatur City Council approved additional items during its recent city council meeting to prepare for the upcoming Rock ...