Forsyth News

Officially, at least, about the most exciting thing to emerge from the history of Forsyth is Hickory Point Mall and the triumphant rise of retail prosperity and some very nice homes.

H&RStaff Report DECATUR -- Emergency officials had their hands full after a storm packing heavy rain, high winds and hail swept across the Decatur area.

Visitors to Downtown Decatur this summer have probably noticed construction is under way for an expansion of the 74-year-old Del's Popcorn Shop.

Herald & Review/Kelly J. Huff Sandy Lynch checks out another taste tester for her homemade dog biscuits as her neighbor's dog Petey eyes the treat.

This week's print edition has an indepth look at how the city got involved in purchasing the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel and the sale of the complex to Forsyth developer Steve Horve.

Press Release Mark your calendars, Ryan Young will be back in Decatur Illinois to conduct another one of his famous schools.

'Aloha' was a fitting theme for this year's Decatur-Macon County Fair Queen pageant as the crowd said goodbye to one queen and hello to a new queen.

Fairs are steeped in tradition. Familiar features are a big part of the annual events, and the Decatur-Macon County Fair is no exception.

Looking for "The Informant" lately? You could be out of luck. "Before the movie crews came, would just sit there," said Chris McCollum, manager of The Old Book Barn in Forsyth.

LaTaija Johnson, one of more 45 high school students who went through training Wednesday afternoon to become jurors for Macon County's Teen Court, asked a question worth repeating.

Premise ID program should be voluntary A federal program that hopes to better track animal-related illness has generated some controversy in Illinois.

“You can feel the intensity of everyone out there and the excitement when something like this happens in town. So I think that's what makes it worth the wait.”

Matt Damon has been shooting his new movie at ADM, the Hickory Point Mall in Forsyth, and at Marc Whitacre's mansion in Mowequa. via IllinoisHomepage.net

“The one rule is that , whoever wins the prize has to promise not to grab Matt Damon, I'm sorry Matt but that is the rule”

What if you could work along side actor Matt Damon all while fighting cancer? Sounds crazy, but you could do just that. via IllinoisHomepage.net

The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees on Thursday awarded more than $18.3 million in contracts for two proposed construction projects on SIU's Edwardsville campus. via St. Louis Business Journal

Thousands of folks are vying for a spot on Deal or No Deal. Thousands of folks are vying for a spot on Deal or No Deal. via WEEK-TV

“One day he was out in Forsyth, he was skitchin”

Witnesses say Zachary Melvin was trying a dangerous trick when he was hit by his dad's car last night. via IllinoisHomepage.net

“We weren't anticipating this kind of crowd though they always say you could probably anticipate more than what you would think but to have the line wrapping all the way around the mall as well as filling up the inside of the mall we never expected.”

Thousands of people in central Illinois had a chance to audition for the hit show 'Deal or No Deal' today. via WEEK-TV

“Community colleges only have 3 sources of funding”

State Representative Bill Mitchell of Forsyth is proposing legislation that would give more money to community colleges. via IllinoisHomepage.net

“Producers say each person will get 20 seconds to impress them. I don't know what kinds of questions will be asked but be prepared for anything”

The popular NBC TV game show Deal or No Deal is looking for some new contestants. via WEEK-TV

It's time to answer some questions from the readers mail bag and I do get a lot of questions and comments from Tribune readers far and near -- and I always enjoy reading them. via Decatur Tribune