"Weird" Winter Weather Not a Surprise to Meteorologists
You probably enjoyed a beautiful Groundhog Day this year, but do you remember last year at this time? 

Fun Facts About the Super Bowl..and Our Parties
You’re likely getting ready for your Super Bowl festivities.  Here are some fun facts about Super Bowl and Super Bowl festivities in America, compiled by WSOY News.  Don't ask us where we got all this, just go with it.
 

AFSCME Rallies at State Capitol, Seeking Raises in Wake of Big Business Tax Brea
Illinois largest public union is protesting and asking what about us?
 

Downstate Bi-Partisan Coalition Seeks to Stop Proposed Chicago Gun Laws
Local lawmakers band together to protect gun rights and laws that they feel "ban hunting" 

14 Years For Decatur Man in Death of Infant Son
Sollman agrees, sentenced for maximum involuntary manslaughter prison time... 

Would You Give up Your Facebook Password to Get a Job?
Some Illinois businesses are wanting social media passwords during hiring process.  A new bill wants to stop that... 

ADM Appoints New Board Member, Ready to Pay Stock Dividend
ADM is making some changes in the wake of announcing a poor fiscal second quarter...

Mattoon Congressman Says Think Twice Before Expanding Medicare
The governor wants to expand Medicaid in Cook County to comply with national healthcare overhaul standards, but state Republicans want him to look before he leaps...

Should Right to Work Come to Illinois?
Now that Indiana is a right to work state, what does it mean for Illinois? 

Two Decatur Schools are Award Winners
Two Decatur Schools continue to be a model of excellence and have received Illinois Spotlight School Awards...

DMH Wants to Help You During American Heart Month
It’s American Heart Month and you have the opportunity to learn how to improve and maintain better heart health.  Decatur Memorial Hospital is holding several events throughout February...

Schock and Schilling Introduce Small Business Relief Bill
Two Illinois Congressmen are looking to protect you from the IRS just in time for tax season...

Macon County Businesses Support Muscular Dystrophy Association with Lock-Up
Local business leaders and citizens are free and clear after participating in the MDA Lock-Up this week...

Free Tax Filing at Decatur Public Library
Here’s a good incentive to get those taxes done—the Decatur Public Library is offering free state and federal filing for families and individuals...

Traffic Updates and Street Closures
Traffic Updates and Street Closures:
Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria
BEIRUT (AP) -- Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at ending Syria's bloodshed, despite international outrage Saturday over a devastating bombardment of the city of Homs by President Bashar Assad's forces. Activists said more than 200 were killed in the bloodiest episode of the nearly 11-month uprising....
Romney eyes win in quiet Nevada caucuses
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Republican presidential front runner Mitt Romney reached for his second straight victory Saturday in quiet Nevada caucuses, a contest that Newt Gingrich and the rest of his rivals conceded in advance....
Police clear tents from Occupy site in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Dozens of U.S. Park Police officers in riot gear and on horseback converged before dawn Saturday on one of the nation's last remaining Occupy sites, with police clearing away tents they said were banned under park rules....
Storm goes east after dumping on Colorado
DENVER (AP) -- A stretch of Interstate 70 reopened Saturday morning, after near-zero visibility had forced officials to close all 160 miles of the westbound lanes between the Kansas state line and metro Denver and a 70-mile stretch of eastbound lanes from metro Denver to the plains town of Limon....
Tens of thousands rally against Putin's rule
MOSCOW (AP) -- Their frozen breath rising in the brutally frigid air, tens of thousands of protesters marched through downtown Moscow on Saturday to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Vladimir Putin one month before a presidential election that could extend his rule for six more years....
 
 
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