Articles - Decatur Magazine

in this issue: October/November 2026

features Community SpiritComing together to celebrate special moments creates connections with each other that become a source of pride in the community, especially when there’s an engaged and enthusiastic audience. Thanks to the lasting influence of Millikin University over the past 125 years, we’ve been treated to the best. Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. Big […]

October/November 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 Dine United – October Various Downtown Decatur restaurants. Have lunch and/or dinners at participating local restaurants with portions of proceeds donated to local […]

features Taking Center Stage It seems only fitting as Millikin University celebrates their 125th anniversary this year that we turn the spotlight to their 2026-27 performing arts calendar. Added to the repertoires is our community theater and live concerts that round out a premier season to enjoy. Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. Season Preview Decatur […]

August/September 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 An Evening of Hope – August 27 Mt. Zion Convention Center, 1400 Mt. Zion Pkwy., Mt. Zion, IL. An evening of hope and […]

features Summer in Soy City Decatur is all about food, fun and entertainment when the weather warms up. We love to get outside and play. If you enjoy flag waving and fireworks, know where to set up your lawn chair for music under the stars, or are looking for great camp experiences, you’re in the […]

June/July 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 Wine in the Wild – June 13 Woodbine Farm, 7206 Sefton Rd., Dalton City, IL. Sip, savor and support at the […]

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 […]