A report from U.S. News and World Report ranked seven Midwestern metropolises—including Decatur, Illinois and Bay City, ...

There are plenty of activities to take part in this weekend as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.

Decatur will have plenty of reasons to celebrate the Fourth of July with the 60th anniversary of a revived Spirit of America ...

Local restaurants and bars in Decatur Square are reporting record crowds and sales as soccer fans flock to the area for World ...

From free carousel rides and ice cream giveaways to live music overlooking Lake Decatur and a fireworks display to cap off ...

It’s an honor for an Illinois venue to be among these select few sites to honor America’s 250th in this unique way.

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark ...

Jordan Davis will commemorate America’s 250th birthday this year by playing Pennsylvania’s free Philadelphia Unity Concert for America on Saturday. When he makes it home to Nashville, however, he ...

Decatur enforces short-term rental rules starting today.

The 90-day grace period is officially over for short-term rentals in Decatur. Unregistered hosts could now face fines up to ...

The Aurora area is ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a variety of activities during the upcoming Fourth of ...

Chicagoland's last surviving drive-in theater has $15 carload nights, a historic seven-story screen, and the kind of summer night you won’t forget.