Articles - Decatur Magazine

in this issue: April/May 2026

features Wake Up, It’s Spring! Hibernation is over. It’s time to open our eyes, stretch our legs and get to work. We’re focusing on our strengths in a place where innovation and new technology originate. Considering Decatur’s scrappy attitude, you never know what will happen when you wake the sleeping bear. Cover Illustration by Shani […]

April/May 2026 Charity Datebook Art Concerts & Live Music Comedy & Theatre History & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Children & Families Sports, Health & Fitness Festivals Special Events CHARITY DATEBOOK United Way’s Power of the Purse – April 9 Mt. Zion Convention Center, 1400 Mt. Zion Pkwy. A gathering of more […]

features Circle of InfluenceLeading the way to create impactful change, these proactive players garner the technical knowledge and expertise to master their craft – and put Decatur on the map. Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. Under the RadarSince 1955, Deco Manufacturing in Decatur has engineered one-of-a-kind custom anchors and other innovative components for companies all […]

February/March 2026 Charity DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessSpecial Events CHARITY DATEBOOK The Roaring Murder Dinner Theater – February 7Richland Community College Shilling Salons. Solve a crime and snag treasures. Join a thrilling evening at Richland Community College Shilling Salons for The Roaring Murder presented by […]

features Holiday Favorites Inside this special edition you’ll find the most wanted list of ideas and tips from local experts to help you create a holiday season to remember. Whether you’re searching for memorable events, nostalgic décor, delicious food or meaningful gifts, you’ll find what you need right here at home. Merry Christmas & Happy […]

December 2025/January 2026 Holiday Datebook Art Concerts & Live Music Nature & Gardens Events for Children & Families Sports, Health & Fitness HOLIDAY DATEBOOK 72nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon – November 25 Decatur Conference Center & Hotel, 4191 US-36. Luncheon since 1953 for the community to come together and offer thanks and blessings […]

features Orange You Glad it’s Fall?Taking our cue from a cornucopia of family memories, we set out to explore the world around us during the harvest season in central Illinois. Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. Hayrides, Corn Mazes & More!From live music and art installations to fall festivals and trick or treating, use our handy […]

October/November 2025 Charity Datebook Art Concerts & Live Music Comedy & Theatre History & Museums Events for Children & Families Sports, Health & Fitness Festivals & Exhibitions Special Events CHARITY DATEBOOK Dine United – October & November Various Downtown Decatur restaurants. Have lunch and/or some dinners at any partner-listed United Way restaurants with portions of […]

features Express Yourself Lives filled with curiosity, inspiration and drive can be found all around us in the people who take their passion to heart and create a legacy worth remembering. Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. Stars of the Silver Screen Millikin University alumnus Greg Schreiner finds the opulent costumes of the golden age of […]

August/September 2025 Charity DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExhibitionsFarmers Markets CHARITY DATEBOOK Music Bingo – August 24Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 2686 E. Cantrell St. It’s like BINGO, but with songs instead of letters and numbers, several rounds and prizes, admission is limited to the […]