DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - History of the Heartland is an organization that aims to gather stories and preserve history. "This week we had stained-glass stories where we visited four beautiful historic ...

DECATUR -- Decatur, nestled in the gentle hills of the extreme northwest corner of the state, has had its share of ups and downs -- ups such as the growth of the poultry industry in 1939 to downs like ...

Research included studying blueprints, photos, and other Decatur historical references. The location of the church was near the center of the city at the time, a prime spot for social activities.

Mark McDonald visits the History Room at the Decatur Public Library Mark McDonald speaks with Becky Damptz, Head of Archives & Special Collections at the History Room in Decatur Public Library.

DECATUR -- The city of Decatur was on the march with several new businesses moving into the area as well as the expansion of the Simmons dog food plant on the north end of the city. Even Simmons ...

DECATUR -- With the closure of the Simmons plant, Decatur faced a serious dilemma. The town either had to grow with new housing, businesses and city services or become a part of neighboring cities.

The Decatur Fire Department has promoted Tina German-Roberts to captain, marking the first woman to hold the title in the ...

Today, a busy intersection in downtown Decatur is home to a bustling Chick-fil-A and a future mixed-use development project. But 60 years ago, just steps from where a Confederate monument stood in ...

DECATUR -- Decatur, nestled in the gentle hills of the extreme northwest corner of the state, has had its share of ups and downs -- ups such as the growth of the poultry industry in 1939 to downs like ...