Articles - Decatur Magazine

Fun in Soy City

Only in Decatur can you encounter wild animals who escaped from Scovill Zoo in a stolen golf cart or throw a party in a converted grain bin. Overlook Adventure Park promises a good time with 36-holes of mini-golf, a new Sky Trail Ropes Course and the GSI Party Bin – the perfect place to bring […]

Decatur Magazine June/July 2017 - Live Music Mecca

An unprecedented number of outdoor concerts are scheduled in Decatur this summer – over 50 are on the event calendar. Local and regional bands will take the stage to play country, southern rock, funk, bluegrass and more, bringing live music to every corner of our city. Did your favorite band make the list? Decatur Magazine […]

Decatur Magazine Here & There June/July 2017 - Decatur

Chicago, Illinois Decatur residents who enjoy a low cost of living, short commute times and a convenient, central location think Chicago is a great place to visit, but they don’t want to live there. A short getaway to the “Windy City” is appealing, since getting there from here is easy – just a three-hour drive […]

Decatur Magazine Events Calendar June - July 2017

June / July 2017 Art Concerts & Live Music Comedy & TheatreHistory & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Children & Families Sports, Health & Fitness Festivals & Expositions Special Events Charity Datebook ART Decatur Airport Exhibit – JuneDecatur Airport, Main Terminal, Lobby Gallery, 910 S. Airport Rd. Featuring Annette Russo’s works, airport lobby open hours, […]

Decatur Magazine June/July 2017 Hello Summer

features Hello Summer! Laying by the pool and a cold drink within reach, dinner sizzling on the grill and fresh vegetables from the farm, concerts in the park and soft evening breezes. It’s summer in Decatur and life is good… Cover Illustration by Tronnie Goss Passport To DecaturA scavenger hunt is a great way to […]

Every year, Money Magazine publishes its “Best Places To Live” rankings in categories ranging from small towns and young people to work environments and retirement. Cities are evaluated by analyzing 60 key factors including home values, taxes and cost of living, as well as quality of life criteria like air quality and commutes, and earn […]

Happy Endings Website Links A supplement to the story published in the April/May 2017 issue of Decatur Magazine. Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County: http://hsdmc.org/home.aspx Macon County Animal Control and Care Center: http://www.sheriff-macon-il.us/animal_control.html Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation: http://www.dmcasf.org/adoptable-pets/ Adopt a Greyhound: http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/ REGAP of Illinois: http://regapgreyhounds.org/ AKC Breed-Specific Rescue Groups […]

April / May 2017 Art Concerts & Live Music Comedy & TheatreHistory & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Children & Families Sports, Health & Fitness Festivals & Expositions Special Events Charity Datebook ART Arts in Education Spring Show – March 31-April 7 Closing Reception – April 7Madden Arts Center, 3rd floor, 125 N. Water St. […]

Decatur Magazine April-May 2017 This Issue

features Building BlocksWhat would it take to re-build and rejuvenate Decatur’s blighted neighborhoods? The City of Decatur’s revitalization plan, slated to roll out later this spring, proposes incentives for developers and residents. Cover Illustration by Tronnie Goss Happy EndingsNo matter how the story starts, adopting a “best friend” from a breed-specific rescue league or local […]

Decatur, Illinois, February 8, 2017 – Decatur Magazine publisher Beth Stringer announced today that the Blues in Central Park concert series will not return this summer. “We’ve had a great run over the past 16 years and have thoroughly enjoyed bringing talented blues musicians to the Central Park stage in downtown Decatur,” said Stringer. “After […]