December 30, 2025 - The winners have been announced for the Decatur Area Arts Council's Christmas Card Lane exhibit in Preston Jackson Park in downtown Decatur. The outdoor exhibit featured 4-by-6-foot wooden "cards" designed by local artists and groups. 1st Place: Delta Sigma Theta, winning $200 2nd Place: J...

December 23, 2025 - There is still time to get your Christmas wishes to Santa! The Santa House, located in the Transfer House in Central Park in downtown Decatur, will be open today,Tuesday, December 23 from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. and tomorrow,Wednesday, December 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Chilren can visit the big man himself and ...

December 1, 2025 - The Holiday radio classic "The Cinnamon Bear" is available on NowDecatur.com with a special chance to listen on Christmas Day. The Cinnamon Bear debuted the day after Thanksgiving in 1937 and helped to create life-long memories for many people. It is still creating memories through broadcas...

December 17, 2025 - Families still have time to visit Santa Claus at the Transfer House in Central Park this December. The Downtown Decatur attraction will host Santa on a few more dates leading up to Christmas, and children are encouraged to bring letters to drop off during their visit. Santa will be available during ...

December 11, 2025 - New this holiday season, the Children's Museum of Illinois will offer sock skating. The sock skating rink, set up in the mess hall, will be open during usual hours of operation and is included in the price of admission. Families can glide on synthetic ice while enjoying an indoor winter wonderland f...

December 4, 2025 -The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host the Illinois Product Holiday Market December 5th-7th. The Illinois Product Holiday Market will be held indoors at Springfield's Union Station, 500 East Madison Street, due to near-freezing temperatures in the weekend forecast. Union Station is lo...

December 2, 2025 -The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is advising residents to take precautions when shopping online during the holiday season, citing an increased risk of cybercrime as more consumers rely on digital retailers. IDOR Director David Harris said the weeks surrounding the holidays are among the most ...

December 2, 2025 -The Decatur Area Arts Council is offering two holiday shopping events this December, giving residents a chance to buy handmade gifts and original artwork from local and regional artists. Both events will take place at the Madden Arts Center. The Holiday Gift Shop Pop-Up will feature handmade crafts an...

December 2, 2025, - As the holiday season approaches, millions of Americans will soon be preparing to send gifts and cards to loved ones across the country. With shipping carriers experiencing their busiest time of the year, meeting key deadlines is essential to ensure packages arrive in time for Christmas morning. Maj...

November 25, 2025 - Rudolph's Village Market is returning to Forsyth again this year and will take place at Forsyth Park on Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The two-day outdoor event is free to enter and will feature vendors, food, activities, live music, and holiday attractions for ...