Lawrence left no doubt of its dominance in the Division 4 girls basketball district at Decatur, securing its second consecutive title against Our Lady of the Lake. The commanding performance showed the team’s growing reputation in the region.

A 3-year-old boy was pulled from a burning home in Decatur and later died. The incident has left residents grieving and underscores the devastating impact of house fires on local communities.

Traffic signals at three Sixth Avenue intersections in Decatur are set to come down next week, replaced with stop signs for side-street traffic. These changes mark a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing $10 million streetscape upgrade.