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Celebrating 150 Years

Online supplement to the story “In Pursuit of Knowledge” in the Feb/Mar 2025 issue of Decatur Magazine. All rights reserved. The Decatur Public Library (DPL) preserves and provides access to a rich, diverse and enduring source of knowledge to inform, inspire and engage you in your intellectual and creative endeavors. To celebrate 150 years […]

The Rest of the Story… An online supplement to the feature “In Pursuit of Knowledge” about the 150th anniversary of the Decatur Public Library published in the Feb/Mar 2025 issue of Decatur Magazine. All rights reserved. The Chapters of the Carnegie Building in Decatur, Illinois Many residents have fond memories of the Decatur Public […]

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, […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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. […]