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Fuji Japanese Steakhouse shut down by Macon County Health Department
DECATUR — The Macon County Health Department closed down the Fuji Japanese Steakhouse following an inspection on Friday. A notice of closure was placed on the door of the restaurant. → Read More
Decatur Housing Authority sought different path in $1.7 million Macon Street homes project
DECATUR — When Heather Rose moved with her two children into their new Urbana home in July, she was overcome with gratitude. The 34-year-old single mother was able to secure → Read More
Clare's restaurant shut down by Macon County Health Department
DECATUR — Clare’s Family Restaurant was not yet ready to reopen Friday afternoon, two days after the Macon County Health Department shut down the restaurant for health code violations. → Read More
Maroa to host Christmas tree lighting, toy, food drive
MAROA — A tree-lighting ceremony is planned at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Maroa Town Hall, 120 S. Locust St. → Read More
Hold on to your hats: Single-digit wind chills tonight giving way to warmer temps this week
DECATUR — A wind chill dropping into the single digits overnight Tuesday is — hold on to your hats — giving way to warmer temperatures starting Thursday that will feel → Read More
Central Illinois: Tell us about amazing holiday decorations
DECATUR — The upcoming holiday season is full of amazing decorations. We would like to hear about them. → Read More
State police to step up patrols over Thanksgiving holiday week
DECATUR — Illinois State Police troopers are stepping up patrols around the upcoming holiday in an effort to keep roadways safe from distracted, intoxicated and otherwise dangerous drivers. → Read More
Snow is on the way for Central Illinois tonight, could cause slippery roads
DECATUR — An unseasonably early snowfall may create slippery road conditions Friday morning in Macon and surrounding counties, according to the National Weather Service in Lincoln. One inch of snow → Read More
THE POLLS HAVE CLOSED: Voters have their say in midterm elections
The polls have closed, and the voters have had their say, as clerks throughout the state begin tabulating the results of Tuesday's midterm elections. Check herald-review.com for updates throughout the → Read More
Police respond to burglary report in area of Cantrell and Jasper streets
DECATUR — Law enforcement officers from several agencies responded to the 1200 block of East Cantrell Street this morning, according to the Decatur Police Department. → Read More
Coroner identifies Oreana man killed in Monday night crash
DECATUR — The Macon County Coroner's Office has identified Michael D. Smith, 38, of Oreana as the man who died in a one-vehicle crash Monday evening. → Read More
Where did the Krekel's chicken cars go? We found out.
DECATUR — The good news: The Krekel's chicken cars haven't flown the coop. → Read More
Nokomis teen killed in two-vehicle crash in Christian County
TAYLORVILLE — A Nokomis teen was killed Thursday in a two-vehicle crash, the Christian County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. → Read More
Officials to meet Nov. 8 to discuss Decatur homelessness issues
DECATUR — A meeting is planned Nov. 8 for social service providers, community members and business owners to discuss how to help homeless people in the region. → Read More
Wind advisory in effect as cold front moves in; damage reported
DECATUR — A wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Lincoln. → Read More
Decatur Planet Fitness opens in Brettwood Village
DECATUR — Planet Fitness is open in Decatur, and the first customers were working out on the equipment Thursday morning. The 20,000-square-foot gym will operate 24/7 in the Brettwood Village → Read More
Beach House reopens 1 day after being closed by Macon County Health Department
DECATUR — The Beach House restaurant has reopened one day after being shut down by the Macon County Health Department for various code violations found during a routine health inspection. → Read More
Four hospitalized after two-vehicle crash in St. Elmo, state police say
ST. ELMO — A 16-year-old St. Elmo girl was taken by helicopter and three others were taken by ambulance to area hospitals after a two-vehicle crash in St. Elmo on → Read More
Police investigating wallets stolen from Decatur home
DECATUR — Decatur police are investigating a report of two wallets being stolen from a house in the 1000 block of North College Street. → Read More
Central Illinois storms, damaging winds possible in next 2 days
DECATUR — Showers and thunderstorms capable of producing strong winds are possible this afternoon and into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Lincoln. → Read More