The Herald & Review is a daily newspaper based in Decatur, Illinois, focusing on local and regional news, sports, and community life in Macon County and central Illinois. It has both a traditional print presence and a growing digital and mobile footprint through its website, apps, and social channels.

What is the Herald & Review?

  • A daily newspaper serving Decatur, Illinois, and surrounding central Illinois communities, with coverage of news, sports, business, opinion, obituaries, and features.
  • Founded in the 19th century through predecessors like the Decatur Review and Decatur Daily Herald, later merged and rebranded as the Herald & Review under Lee Enterprises ownership.

Key facts at a glance

  • Location and base : Headquartered in downtown Decatur, Illinois, serving Macon County and nearby areas.
  • Ownership : Part of Lee Enterprises, a large U.S. local news company that owns multiple regional newspapers and digital properties.
  • Format and frequency : Daily publication with both print and digital editions, including a dedicated news app for mobile readers.

Coverage and content focus

  • Local breaking news, government, education, public safety, business developments, and community events, with an emphasis on Decatur and central Illinois.
  • Sports coverage for area high schools, local colleges, and regional teams, plus features, opinion pieces, and lifestyle content such as entertainment and local human-interest stories.

Digital presence and tools

  • Website and e-edition offering up-to-date local news, photo galleries, videos, and special sections, often accessible via subscription.
  • Mobile app providing personalized news feeds, push alerts for breaking news, sports, and weather, along with access to full stories and multimedia content.

Archives and historical access

  • Historical issues (including Herald & Review and predecessor titles) are available through online newspaper archives for genealogy, historical research, and crime or local history investigations.
  • The archives include millions of pages spanning late 19th and 20th century Decatur-area newspapers, with search and browse tools by date, decade, and title.

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