ARTHUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Arthur Public Library celebrated the groundbreaking of its new curiosity courtyard on Wednesday.

Decatur Public Library will host a night of celebration July 8 for America's 250th birthday, aiming to educate people on the Declaration of Independence's history and the people who made it ...

Young artists in Decatur will have a chance to see their design featured on a free t-shirt for the 2026 National Night Out ...

Chicago is preparing for dangerously high temperatures this week, with officials urging residents to take extra precautions.

Dreams don’t have to be expensive, though modern life often tries to convince us otherwise. Decatur, Illinois is where ...

We’re not going to lie, 2025 was a tough year, as we lost many of the Black legends we knew and loved. Now, as 2026 gets underway, we must say goodbye to even more of those who had such a tremendous ...

Positioned two hours south of Chicago’s wallet-draining prices and three hours northeast of St. Louis, Decatur occupies prime ...

State officials announced more than $27 million in library funding, including grants for infrastructure, school resources and ...

The Tribune is taking a look back at what the Chicago area and the state of Illinois have uniquely contributed to the nation ...

The Bridgman Public Library is celebrating 60 years of stories, learning and connection in 2026. A “60 Years of BPL: Honoring ...

Public engagement boards will be at both branches until July 15.

Libraries across Illinois were awarded more than $27 million in grants to invest in books, technology, literacy programs, ...