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Only in Decatur: Fairview Park Ice Rink

For 20 years, from 1962 to 1982, the Fairview Park Ice Rink enjoyed its glory days. According to Decatur Park District figures, more than 45,000 residents of all ages skated ’round the rink the winter of 1971-72, a record year for the facility. Many folks recall the charm of skating outdoors and warming up with […]

A supplement to the story in the October/November 2018 issue of Decatur Magazine. Pumpkins are also members of the large and diverse cucurbits family. So if you’d rather eat than decorate, try this recipe: Pumpkin Pancakes (courtesy of the Great Pumpkin Patch) 1 egg ¼ cup plain yogurt ¾ cup milk ¾ cup pumpkin puree […]

Decatur Magazine Here and There - Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY Louisville was founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark, making it one of the oldest cities west of the Appalachian Mountains. It is named after King Louis XVI of France. Today, the city is known as the home of the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), the University of Louisville and its Louisville […]

Decatur Magazine Only in Decatur - Haunted Decatur

Celebrating their 25th year of tours in 2018, the Haunted Decatur Tour was created by author Troy Taylor and Avon Theater owner Skip Huston in 1993 and is downstate Illinois’ original ghost tour. It is one of the longest-running in the state and takes a look at the darker side of the city – revealing […]

Decatur Magazine Calendar - Oct-Nov 2018

October / November 2018 ArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Decatur Airport Exhibit – OctoberDecatur Airport, Main Terminal, Lobby Gallery, 910 Airport Rd. Featuring the works of Sue Goodpaster, airport lobby open hours, free, 217-422-1509. Decatur Public […]

features CornucopiaNowhere else in world is the “horn of plenty” more prevalent than during the fall months in Central Illinois. Warm days and cool nights bring out vibrant autumn colors (cozy sweaters, too!) And, the bounty of the harvest is celebrated at local fairs & festivals and by giving thanks for our blessings. Enjoy! Pilgrim […]

DecaturMagazineAugSep2018HereThereChattanoogaTN

Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga, TN is a city located along the Tennessee River near the southeastern corner of Tennessee. With an estimated population of 177,582 in 2017, it is the fourth-largest city in Tennesse. Served by multiple railroads and Interstate highways, Chattanooga is a transit hub. Chattanooga boasts that they have low cost of business, with […]

August / September 2018 ArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Decatur Airport Exhibit – AugustDecatur Airport, Main Terminal, Lobby Gallery. Featuring Rae Nell Spencer’s artworks, airport lobby open hours, free, 217-422-1509. Rock Springs Exhibits – August Rock […]

features It’s Showtime!Entertainment is alive in Decatur this season! Whether it’s a small venue or a festival stage, we have a diverse menu of performances that is sure to please people of all ages. We also go behind the music to see what it takes to bring quality acts to our town. BookedWhat does it […]

Warm weather has returned to Central Illinois, so residents have been on the lookout for the new painted suit on the tree in Fairview Park…the Bikini Tree, to be exact. Her roots have been traced back almost 60 years, when members of the Decatur High School Class of 1959 painted the first bikini as a […]