Warm weather has returned to Central Illinois, so residents have been on the lookout for the new painted suit on the tree in Fairview Park…the Bikini Tree, to be exact. Her roots have been traced back almost 60 years, when members of the Decatur High School Class of 1959 painted the first bikini as a […]
Milwaukee, WI Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee has a population of 595,070 and ranks 2nd largest in the Midwest, right behind Chicago. Once known almost exclusively as a brewing and manufacturing powerhouse, Milwaukee has taken steps in recent years to reshape its image with numerous construction projects. In the past decade, […]
? June / July 2018 ArtConcerts & Live MusicComedy & TheatreHistory & MuseumsNature & GardensEvents for Children & FamiliesSports, Health & FitnessFestivals & ExpositionsSpecial Events Charity Datebook ART AFRICA – June 1-July 28Opening Cultural Event – June 1Pre-K African Art Experience – June 30Madden Arts Center, Anne Lloyd Gallery, 125 N. Water St. Exhibit […]
features Civic PrideThere’s nothing like it in the Midwest – a training center armed with advanced technology and innovative facilities and a hands-on, interactive experience that’s more than a children’s exhibit. With a focus on law enforcement, both centers are creating a magnet for new visitors to Decatur. Elite Training GroundHeralded as a model for […]
Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis is the nation’s 12th largest city and the capitol of Indiana. As the host of major sporting events and home to several professional sports teams, the Indianapolis 500, and headquarters for the NCAA, Indy has a strong sports history. With a diverse economy based in healthcare, education, insurance and manufacturing, […]