Articles - Decatur Magazine

in this issue: August / September 2023

features Across the State From the beautiful skyline of the Windy City and college gameday at Grange Grove, to the “Superbowl of Agriculture” and the best places for fried chicken right here at home, we discovered that life in Illinois can be downright delightful. Cover Illustration by Shani Goss. Beans in His PocketFollowing the historic thread […]

August / September 2023 Charity DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events CHARITY DATEBOOK Culinary Cook-off – August 10Hickory Point Golf Pavilion, 727 W. Weaver Rd. Food, fun and friendly competition, taste dishes from GSI’s Chef Rachel Wear and Richland Community […]

features Long Live the Lake! Thanks to the vision of A. E. Staley and the foresight of civic leaders, Lake Decatur has delivered a vital water supply and source of recreation with the capacity to serve residents well into the future. Join us to celebrate the lake this summer. The original cover art created by artist […]

June / July 2023 Charity DatebookArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSummer Markets CHARITY DATEBOOK The Wurst Cornhole Tournament Ever! – June 17Door 4 Brewing Co., 1214 W. Cerro Gordo St. Cornhole tournament with cash prizes, live music by Pizazz, yard games, on-site […]

By Patricia Lathrom In the summer of 1923, a spectacular 4-day celebration took place in Decatur to honor the completion of Lake Decatur. At the time, Decatur was a manufacturing force in America’s growing prosperity and home to industrial giants such as Mueller Company, Wagner Castings and A.E. Staley Manufacturing Company. We even had a […]

features Reasons to Celebrate Decatur has often been the center of attention, appearing in national headlines more than once throughout the years. During one of Decatur’s more eventful decades in the 1920s, our city attracted industry titans and their families, political leaders, emerging entrepreneurs, along with all the celebrity that follows them. And made history […]

April / May 2023 Charity Datebook Art Concerts & Live Music Comedy & Theatre History & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Children & Families Sports, Health & Fitness Festivals & Expositions Special Events CHARITY DATEBOOK Black Tie Bar-B-Q – April 1 Decatur Club, 158 W. Prairie Ave. Dinner, dancing, auction, raffle, and backyard […]

features Finding Inspiration At the heart of every successful venture is the vision to recognize opportunity, the courage to make difficult decisions and take responsibility for the outcomes. In this issue, you’ll meet residents who are inspired by the challenges and focused on getting results. Boots on the Ground Howard G. Buffett’s approach is focused […]

February / March 2023 Charity Datebook Art Concerts & Live Music Theatre & Dance History & Museums Nature & Gardens Festivals & Expositions Special Events CHARITY DATEBOOK Poetry at the Homestead – February 12 & March 26 James Millikin Homestead, 125 N. Pine St. Poetry readings from Millikin University personnel, proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration […]

Supplement to Cooking Up Memories published in the Dec/Jan 2023 issue. Bob Traughber’s Peanut Butter Fudge Ingredients: 3 cups of sugar 1 ½ cup of milk 1/8 teaspoon of salt 1 cup of peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Combine sugar, milk and salt in pan Bring to a boil on low heat Stir constantly until […]