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4 weeks ago

City budget proposal ready for discussion

Department heads will make their cases to aldermen in January.

The path of a tornado Sunday that started near the Macon-Christian County line was nearly 24 miles.

4 weeks ago

NWS: EF-2 tornado in Macon County traveled nearly 24 miles Sunday

It was the longest and most destructive of tornadoes reported in Central Illinois.

This home in the Long Creek area was among those damaged by a tornado Sunday.,

4 weeks ago

Mother describes moment tornado hits Long Creek house

"It came straight towards the house, shook my whole house," Tiffany Compagni said.

1 month ago

The 20 most affordable cities in Illinois to buy a house

Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the most affordable cities in Illinois.

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