SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- It's time to move on. Local, state and federal lawmakers emerged with that message after meeting with Bridgestone/Firestone officials Monday, who did not back down from plans ...

DECATUR Workers and residents reacted with shock, anger and suspicion Wednesday as Bridgestone/Firestone officials announced they plan to close the Decatur plant by the end of the year.

Decatur has always been a town with built-in redundancies. There are four Main Streets. East Main Street, West Main Street, North Main Street and South Main Street. There also are more uses of the ...