in this issue: December-January 2017
features Hometown Salute Our celebrations are as unique as our city, so join us as we explore the festive ways residents herald the holidays in Decatur. Season’s Greetings! Cover Illustration by Tronnie Goss Red Kettle RingersThere are many reasons volunteers sign up for a shift during the holidays, but the local Guns ‘N Hoses competition […]
Here & There – Monticello, IL
Monticello, IL The county seat of Piatt County, Monticello has a population of 5516. The majority of Monticello’s residents work in the neighboring cities of Decatur or Champaign, both 20 miles in either direction on I-72. Over 60% of the city’s residents commute to other cities for work every day. Proud to put a positive […]
Calendar – October / November 2016
October / November 2016 Art Concerts & Live Music Comedy & TheatreHistory & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Children & Families Sports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART Spelling the Wind by Craig Dongoski – through October 7Millikin University, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Perkinson Gallery, 1184 W. Main St. A multimedia project that explores the boundaries between aural and […]
in this issue: October-November 2016
features Hidden Decatur From an obscure moment in history to painstaking methods of personal expression, sometimes the most interesting stories come to light in unexpected places. Cover Illustration by Tronnie Goss Decade of DebaucheryFascinated by local history, lifelong resident Chuck Flynn uncovered evidence documenting Decatur’s notorious collection of gangsters, gamblers and bootleggers during the 1930s. […]
Q and A with Juan Luciano
Q and A with Juan Luciano Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) By Zach Shields Decatur Magazine exists to remind us what it means to take pride in one’s hometown. Our city, like so many in the Midwest and across the nation, faces its share of challenges. By addressing complex issues […]
Illinois Wineries Coming to the Decatur Celebration
The Decatur Celebration is partnering with the Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association (IGGVA) to bring Illinois wineries to the Wine Garden this year. For the first time, you’ll be able to purchase their wines by the glass, bottle and case during the three days of Decatur’s street festival August 5 – 7. “We are […]
Here & There – 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 […]
Calendar – August / September 2016
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 […]
in this issue: August-September 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, […]
Calendar – June / July 2016
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 […]
Cottage Life
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, […]
Blues and Brews
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 & There – Springfield, IL
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, […]
Easy As Tomato Pie Recipes
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 […]
in this issue: June-July 2016
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 […]
Weekend Wine Tour
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.” […]
Happy Campers
By Pam Smith Spring can’t come soon enough for Mike and Heather Koprek. Local campgrounds begin to open their gates in early May and their vintage Airstream travel-trailer will be ready to roll. It’s not so much a call to the wild as the opportunity to decompress that has turned this Decatur couple into […]
Here & There – Bloomington, IL
Bloomington, IL Located 45 miles north of Decatur on IL Rt. 51, Bloomington is the County Seat of McLean County, the largest county in Illinois (approximately 762,240 acres). The cultural arts in Bloomington are enhanced with the US Cellular Coliseum, which opened in 2006 with seating for 7000, and the Bloomington Center for the Performing […]
in this issue: April-May 2016
features ON THE COVER – Signs of Life Spring is busting out all over Decatur with new projects, innovative connections and enthusiastic residents who believe our city is on the upswing and their own efforts can speed up the trend. Cover Illustration by Tronnie Goss Wishes Granted Ask and you shall receive. Since we last […]
Here & There – Champaign/Urbana, IL
Champaign/Urbana, IL – Home to the University of Illinois, the area’s largest employer, Champaign-Urbana manages a fluctuating population of 44,000 students during the course of the academic year, creating stiff competition for appealing housing and interesting challenges for the city’s service industries. The University provides plenty of entertainment options during the school year with Big […]
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