November 18, 2024 - Decatur Community Dance is bringing Tchaikovsky's music and classical ballet "The Nutcracker" to Richland Community College next month. The Nutcracker Ballet features all local talent and will run from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8 at Richland Community College's Shilling Auditorium in Decatur. Friday ...

November 17, 2024 - HSHS St. Mary's Foundation is set to host its annual Star Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5. Community members are invited to honor or memorialize a loved one by purchasing a light on the hospital's star with each light symbolizing a meaningful tribute. To purchase a light in honor of ...

November 14, 2024 - The Salvation Army is kicking off its Holiday campaign with the "Decatur Un-Masked Christmas Extravaganza" on November 17th. In the past, November brought a grand piano event that helped kick off the Salvation Army Christmas Season. This year the Christmas kick-off concert has 3 headliner...

November 14, 2024 - Millikin University's most beloved holiday event, Vespers, returns Dec. 7-8, 2024, to Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Performances will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. Tickets for Vespers are $12-16 and are available at the Kirkland Fine Arts ticket o...

November 13, 2024 - If you are looking for a gift for that hard-to-shop-for someone, or you have family or friends that have moved away from the Land of Lincoln, the Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced the release of its first-ever Illinois Product Holiday Box. This collection features nine curated product...

November 12, 2024 - The annual Downtown Decatur Christmas Walk will welcome the holiday season on Wednesday, December 4 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Merchant Street will once again be closed to traffic with a DJ, costumed characters and more. Santa Claus will visit the Transfer House in Central Park and downtown trolleys wil...

November 10, 2024 -HSHS St. Mary's Hospital volunteers will host their annual holiday event, Hurray for the Holidays Christmas Sale, sponsored by the Partners of HSHS St. Mary's Hospital. The sale will be held Thursday, Nov. 14 from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the hospital's Assisi Room. This year's event features several raffl...

November 6, 2024 - Decatur Earthmover Credit Union is accepting applications for this year's Decatur Christmas Parade. The parade will be held on December 7th. The lineup will begin at 2:30 pm, with step-off beginning at 4 pm right after the Fleet Feet Santa Run, which will begin at 3:30pm. The parade will move west on...

November 4, 2024 - It's almost time to purchase tickets to one of the most anticipated Holiday events in the community, Trees on the Tees at Hickory Point Golf Course. Trees on the Tees will be held December 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & December 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15. General tickets will go on sale Thursday, November 7th sta...

April 25, 2024 - The Macon County Conservation District, co-sponsored by the Decatur Area Audubon Society, will be celebrating Earth Day with the 43rd Annual Festival of Spring on April 27 from 12-4pm. Admission to the Festival is free, with the exception of canoeing, which is priced at $3 per person. Here's a glimps...