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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.” […]