Donnette Beckett
The Pantagraph
Central Illinois, IL, United States
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Goo Goo Dolls, Fitz and the Tantrums to play in Decatur
The Goo Goo Dolls, with special guest Fitz and the Tantrums, are set to perform in Decatur later this year. Details: → Read More
Sullivan's Little Theatre wins theater awards
The local theater is the recipient of four awards presented by BroadwayWorld, the Chicago Region. → Read More
Child porn, solicitation of a child charges filed against substitute teacher
Illinois State Police announced the arrest of 29-year-old Hayden Miller of Shelbyville. → Read More
Gusty winds expected for Sunday and Monday
National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Sunday. → Read More
Atwood woman's death considered a 'tragic accident'
Karen Fennessy died from exposure to cold, according to Piatt County Coroner’s Office. → Read More
Decatur man arrested for fatal hit-and-run
Police have made an arrest in the hit-and-run crash that left a Decatur man dead. → Read More
Travis Tritt to play in Decatur this summer
Country music artist Travis Tritt will perform at Decatur's Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater this summer. Details: → Read More
Watch now: Widow of fallen officer inspires others during Mount Zion Prayer Breakfast
Amber Oberheim shared how her faith enabled her to turn her husband's tragic death into something positive. → Read More
A pony walks into a Central Illinois bar (no, really)
The first time Sonny the Shetland pony ran away from his Central Illinois home, he went to church. This time, it was a bar. "He just kind of backslid a little bit," says his owner. → Read More
We Are Messengers to perform at Decatur's Lincoln Square Theater
Christian band We Are Messengers will be in Decatur on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Lincoln Square Theater. → Read More
Watch now: Decatur CAT employees celebrate motor grader milestone
Decatur Caterpillar plant employees were on hand to celebrate a company milestone. → Read More
Watch now: Lincoln College sends its final graduating class out into the world
Lincoln College speakers addressed the crowd in the school’s gymnasium with hope for the future. → Read More
Diamond Rio to headline Moultrie-Douglas County Fair
Moultrie-Douglas County Fair headliners will be country group Diamond Rio. → Read More
Record donation to benefit Shelby County students
Lake Land College Foundation recently received a cash gift of $1.7 million. → Read More
Plans to open a Ginger Ale's in Mattoon in the works
The handcrafted drink restaurant, Ginger Ale’s, will be opening soon in Mattoon. → Read More
COVID brings about lasting changes to funeral industry in Central Illinois
COVID-19 altered the traditional opportunities for loved ones to mourn → Read More
Freezing rain, high winds make for dangerous roads conditions in Coles County
With one winter storm already under their belt, Coles County road crews on Thursday were prepared for the worst. → Read More
Special Olympics seek creative warriors willing to Polar Plunge
Special Olympics Polar Plunge invites plungers back into the waters of Central Illinois → Read More
Coles County prepares for all scenarios as winter storm takes aim at region
First winter storm of the season to bring uncertain mix of rain, snow to Coles County. → Read More
Illinois expected to be hit with snow and sleet
The major storm will impact Central and Southeast Illinois. → Read More