Calendar – February / March 2025

February / March 2025 Charity Datebook Art Concerts & Live Music Comedy & Theatre History & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Children & Families Sports, Health & Fitness Festivals & Expositions Farmers Markets Special Events CHARITY DATEBOOK Mardi Gras Casino Night – February 15 Mt. Zion Convention Center, 1400 Mt. Zion Pkwy., Mt. Zion, […]
in this issue: February/March 2025

features There’s No Place Like HomeFor generations, Decatur residents have possessed the brains to create a vision, the heart to believe it will work, and the courage to see it through. Sometimes all we need to move forward is a reminder that life is better than we think. Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. Gene, Green […]
in this issue: December 2024/January 2025

features Feeling FestiveSanta’s elves have been working behind the scenes to deck the halls for the holidays with bright lights, dazzling décor and culinary delights that will bring joy to our celebrations. From all of us, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. All They Really Want For ChristmasHolidays bring out […]
Calendar – December 2024 / January 2025

December 2024 / January 2025 Holiday DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsFarmers MarketsSpecial Events HOLIDAY DATEBOOK 71st Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon – November 26 Decatur Conference Center & Hotel, 4191 W US 36. Hosted by the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce […]
in this issue: October/November 2024

features Fall FlavorsIn this issue, we offer a taste of our favorite season with stories that celebrate Decatur’s good restaurants, popular family recipes, the great outdoors…and ice cream. Enjoy! Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. Life Is Better With Ice CreamTillamook Creamery arrives at their newly retooled Decatur plant as the fastest growing ice cream brand […]
Calendar – October / November 2024

October / November 2024 Charity DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsFarmers MarketsSpecial Events CHARITY DATEBOOK WSOY Community Food Drive – October 4Kroger, Rt. 36 East, 1818 Airport Pl. Community-wide food drive benefitting local pantries running critically low on supplies and funds, […]
Kuhle Family Fun Facts

By Jan Mathew (This is a supplement to “Playing to Win”, in the Aug/Sep 2024 issue of Decatur Magazine) Forty-five years as tennis director for the MGM Grand in Las Vegas saw Lornie Kuhle rubbing shoulders with celebrities like Clint Eastwood, Julie Andrews, Katharine Hepburn, Sugar Ray Leonard, Merv Griffin, Shirley MacLaine and Dean Martin. […]
Calendar – August / September 2024

August / September 2024 Charity Datebook Art Concerts & Live Music Comedy & Theatre History & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Children & Families Sports, Health & Fitness Festivals & Expositions Farmers Market Special Events CHARITY DATEBOOK Dueling Pianos for Scouting – August 6 Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55 S. Country Club Rd. […]
in this issue: August/September 2024

features Cast of Characters People with unique personalities and a passion for what they do can be found everywhere you look – from the actor’s studio to opening night and friendly competition to winning the game. In this issue, meet Decatur natives with a talent for taking center stage. Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. The […]
in this issue: June/July 2024
features Modern Marvels They are masters of their craft with a passion for going above and beyond to get it right. After years of honing their skills and building on experience, meet the residents who have achieved next level status. Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. Family Behind the BrandEarlier this year, Susan and Malcolm Head were […]