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     The David Freyling Community Impact annual award was created in memory of David Freyling. Mr. Freyling was a veteran and continued to serve his fellow veterans and community in many capacities until his death in 2018. Dave Freyling was the spokesman and emcee for the Cruise 11 event until his death. The 2025 recipient is…

 Free access to the Healthy Communities Institute Data Dashboard is available online for researchers, grant writers or members of the public in counties served by Memorial Health including Christian, Logan, Macon, Morgan and Sangamon. The data, which includes community health dashboards, community demographics profiles, health equity data, hospitalization and Emergency Department data, an indicator list…

     The Children’s Museum is partnering with Millikin University to bring back Chem Girls and, new this Fall, offer Chem Kids! Chem Girls and Chem Kids are two programs designed to connect kids in grades fifth – eighth with chemistry in a fun, hands-on way. Both programs offer two one-day camps where kids will experiment with…

Du Quoin, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair announces theme days for 2025. “Theme days are a fun way to show off everything that makes the Du Quoin State Fair special over the next 11 days,” said Luke Davison, Du Quoin State Fair Manager. “We’re always working to make the fair better and add…

     The Historic Staley Museum, located at 361 N. College St. in Decatur, is presenting a Vintage Clothing Showcase July 19-August 16 on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The event features wedding gowns, dresses, suites and accessories. Beautiful vignettes adorn the mansion. See the stunning exhibit from the Staley/Mueller wedding of 1926.      Each garment was…

     The public is invited to attend the August meeting of CONO (Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations) on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The meeting will begin at 5:30pm in the Madden Room on the first floor of the Decatur Public Library, 130 North Franklin Street. Citizens are encouraged to come with project ideas and needs of their…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The most requested ride at the Illinois State Fair is returning with more stops this year. Made possible through the support of the Illinois Corn Growers Association and Ameren, two trams will run daily on a dedicated route throughout the 11 days of the fair.  Tram rides are free for all fairgoers…

     The Decatur Sister Cities Committee invites the public to a special dedication ceremony on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM in Central Park in Downtown Decatur, near the Transfer House on the northeast corner.      This event will unveil a newly installed sculpture created by local artist Darren Miller, honoring Decatur’s enduring relationships with its…