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Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for May 18
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (137+ words) Read through the obituaries published today in Herald and Review. (17) updates to this series since Updated 7 mins ago Charles (Chuck) N. Hale Jr. passed away May 9, 2026 in Branson, MO. September 19, 1938 - January 12, 2026 November 30, 1932 - May 2, 2026 December 29, 1947 - May 9, 2026 February 19, 1945 - November 1, 2025 Lorraine Scott Markillie, 87, passed…...
Decatur boy tells police he woke injured, robbed
14+ hour, 17+ min ago (392+ words) DECATUR " Police are investigating the strange case of the sleeping boy who told them he woke up to discover he had been attacked and his video gaming equipment stolen. You may not ever be faced with the prospect of a…...
Doctors had to remove rugby star Cass Bargell's colon. Now the LA Olympics are in her sights
12+ hour, 47+ min ago (156+ words) Sports unite billions of people across the globe, but which ones truly dominate in popularity? In this video, we rank the 10 most popular sports based on global fan base, viewership, and participation. From worldwide phenomena to regionally dominant games, each…...
For pregnant Nashville students, Ella's House changes everything
13+ hour, 47+ min ago (268+ words) The US maternal mortality rate surged in 2021. Science Alert reports that 1, 205 women died during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth in 2021. The previous year that number sat at 861, reports the National Center for Health Statistics. Veuer's Maria Mercedes Galuppo has…...
FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/SHEEP IN THE BOX
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (155+ words) Herald-Review. com Javascript is required to use this website. 24 months probation for Maroa man who viewed images of child sexual abuse Chicago woman charged in false story about Decatur school sex assault Vote for this week's Herald & Review Player of…...
Girl who kicked officer arrested, cops report
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (118+ words) DECATUR " Police were called twice to confrontations involving teenage girls outside a Decatur apartment complex, and ended up making an arrest on their second visit. Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) are celebrating the first graduating…...
Cops probe random gunfire mystery
17+ hour, 47+ min ago (914+ words) DECATUR " Mystery surrounds a sudden burst of gunfire late Saturday night outside a Decatur home. Seeing as gun control will continue to be a major legislative issue for years to come, here are 25 terms critical to understanding and participating in…...
Are infectious diseases more likely to spread on cruises?
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (177+ words) Cruise outbreaks are making headlines. Are ships a breeding ground? Herald-Review. com Javascript is required to use this website. The World Health Organization says the response to the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak is not finished, despite the evacuation of passengers…...
Rich Miller: Late stage legislation still possible, but no growth projected in Illinois state budget
22+ hour, 47+ min ago (127+ words) Rich Miller publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and Capitol Fax. com. As a progressive economist, I wrote a paper in 2021 with a generally conservative colleague, Kevin Hassett, who now directs the National Econo" He's headed to Kentucky and…...
Gatchell throws shutout as Titans reach regional final
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (496+ words) The run stalled there as a strikeout and lineout sealed the defeat and bounced the Titans into the other side of the bracket. Senior Gianna Certa (Third Lake, Ill. -Grayslake North) threw the first four innings in the circle, allowing seven…...