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News From The Golden K Kiwanis Club Of Decatur
The Golden K Kiwanis Club of Decatur has announced the results of their annual fundraising golf tournament which was held June 20 at Hickory Point Country Club. Finishing in 3rd place was the team comprised of Jan Devore, Trish Spinner, Carla Sloan, and Terri Kuhel. The 2nd Place team was made up of Harold Dausman,…
Read MoreTicket Offices to Offer Extended Hours Ahead of the Fair
Mega Pass Prices Set to Increase on August 1 SPRINGFIELD, IL –With longer hours and discounted prices, the Illinois State Fair is offering more chances to save money on state fair fun. The Illinois State Fair Grandstand Box Office will be open extended hours for in-person and over-the-phone ticket purchases on Thursday, July 24 from…
Read MoreWhat’s missing from our understanding of Illinois history?
Archaeologist Thomas Emerson, the former director of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey, is one of three editors of a richly illustrated book about Illinois’ archaeological history. He is standing in the Illinois Department of Transportation Curation Facility on the U. of I. campus. “There are 12,000 years of irreplaceable evidence of Illinois history stored within…
Read MoreRediscover the Real Laura Ingalls Wilder at Free History Program This Saturday
Decatur, IL – Fans of Little House on the Prairie who fell in love with either the classic book series or the iconic TV show won’t want to miss Laura Ingalls Wilder: Her Life, a free educational program at Rock Springs Nature Center on Saturday, July 26 at 2pm. Whether you know Laura from the…
Read MoreNEWSCHANNEL 20 & FOX ILLINOIS WELCOMES NEW WEEKEND ANCHOR
NewsChannel 20 and FOX Illinois are proud to welcome Carly Siegel as the station’s new Weekend Anchor and Multimedia Journalist. A native of Illinois, Carly is thrilled to return home and bring the stories of Central Illinois to life. “I’m so excited to join the NewsChannel 20 team!” Carly said. “As the new Weekend Anchor…
Read MoreEdward and Carolyn Ogen Historic Speaker Series Announced
“On behalf of the Governor Richard J Oglesby Mansion and Museum board, we are proud to announce a new addition to the legacy of the governor,” says Dave Davis. The board has formed the Edward and Carolyn Ogen Historic Speaker Series at the Oglesby Mansion. Carolyn was the governor’s great granddaughter and because of her personal…
Read MoreMillikin University Fine Arts Students Sweep International Singing Auditions
Big Blue students Morgan Reckamp and Croix Baker earned honors at the NATS National Student Auditions. Millikin University’s College of Fine Arts congratulates students and faculty members on their success at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Student Auditions. From left to right, Morgan Reckamp, Dr. Troy Castle and Croix Baker. Morgan…
Read MoreCoalition of Neighborhood Organizations Meeting July 15
The public is invited to attend the July meeting of CONO (Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations) on Tuesday, July 15, 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. Aaron Eubanks, of the city of Decatur, will present details of the…
Read MoreThe Decatur Police Department releases Fourth of July enforcement statistics
The Decatur Police Department made 9 impaired driving arrests, including alcohol and cannabis-related arrests, and issued 3 seat belt citations during the recent Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI,” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns that ran from June 20th through July 7th. Law enforcement agencies…
Read MoreMultiple Fires in Decatur Friday
Decatur Fire Department responded to multiple structure fires on Friday night. A shed was found fully involved in fire on S. Illinois St. at approximately 11:00pm and was quickly extinguished with the assistance of multiple companies. During operations at this fire another fire was reported at approximately 11:30pm on N. 34th St. Responding companies found…
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