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Here and There August - September 2016 - Peoria, IL

Peoria, IL Located on the banks of the Illinois River, Peoria is the world headquarters for Caterpillar and Maui Jim Sunglasses. Grandview Drive, which Theodore Roosevelt purportedly called the “world’s most beautiful drive” during a 1910 visit, follows along the bluffs of the Illinois River offering views of the downtown area. Peoria’s downtown is home […]

Decatur Magazine August - September 2016 Calendar

August / September 2016 Art Live Music Theatre & Dance History & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Children & Families Sports, Health & FitnessFestivals, Food & Fairs Special Events Charity Datebook ART Decatur Airport Exhibit – AugustDecatur Airport, Main Terminal, Lobby Gallery. Featuring Sharon Zimmerman’s works, airport lobby open hours, free, 217-422-1509. Gallery Opening Reception – August 12Gallery 510 Exhibit – AugustGallery 510, 160 […]

Decatur Magazine - This Issue Aug-Sep 2016

features ON THE COVER – The Hundredth IssueA commemorative collection of profiles and feature articles that chronicle a history of success and confidence in the future, proving that in Decatur, we always have plenty of good stories to tell. Q and A with Juan LucianoADM’s Chairman and CEO reflects on his childhood roots in agriculture, […]

Decatur Magazine June - July 2016 Calendar

June / July 2016 ArtLive MusicTheatre & DanceHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals, Food & FairsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Decatur Airport Exhibit – June Decatur Airport, Main Terminal, Lobby Gallery, 910 S. Airport Rd. Featuring Jessica Disbrow’s watercolor paintings, airport lobby open hours, free, 217-422-1509. Library Exhibit – June Decatur […]

By Meredith Jackson | Photography by Julie Carter Irene Huff considers the cottage area of South Side Country Club one of Decatur’s best-kept secrets. A long-time neighborhood resident, Huff loves the history of the place and the good-neighbor principle that’s a way of life there. Residents of Lake Grove Club and Homewood Fishing Club, however, […]

By Randall Reyman – It’s time to party, Decatur! The Blues in Central Park season is around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate summer than with your friends at Central Park, listening to some great blues bands. This seasons’s lineup promises to be fantastic, so mark your calendar for the following […]

Here and There June - July 2016 - Springfield

Springfield, IL Located 30 miles west of Decatur on I-72, Springfield is the state capitol and the home of Abraham Lincoln from 1837-1861. Historic sites located throughout the city tell the story of our 16th president. Did you know that President Lincoln initiated both the federal income tax system and the draft, in 1861? And, […]

A supplement to the story that appeared in the June/July 2016 issue of Decatur Magazine. Tomato and Mozzarella Galette (from “Pies and Tarts” by Kristina Petersen Migoya) Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes – rinsed and cut into 1/3 inch-thick slices 2 T. olive oil 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella […]

features ON THE COVER – Summer in the City There’s nothing better than kicking back with friends, sipping a cold one and listening to great music while dinner sizzles on the grill. It’s summer…and the livin’ is easy. Cover Illustration by Tronnie Goss 2301 Oyster BarShoreline scenery, live music, fresh oysters and a come-as-you-are vibe make […]

Story by Meredith Jackson – With the start of warm weather, David Brummer looks forward to a favorite pastime he savors in Central Illinois — visiting area wineries. “It’s as good a way to spend a Friday or Saturday night as there is,” he says. “You get talking and tasting wines, and the evening flies.” […]