December 4, 2025 - Theatre 7, in cooperation with the Decatur Area Arts Council will present a radio play based on "It's A Wonderful Life" in December. The shows, presented by Hickory Point Bank, will be held on Saturday December 13th at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday December 14th at 2pm on the third floor of the D...

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...

November 25, 2025 - The Eisenhower High School Marching Panthers are calling on the community for support as they prepare for a rare and prestigious opportunity in 2026. The band has been invited to join the Western Illinois University Marching Leathernecks to perform at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade and Ceremony in...

December 1, 2025 - The Holiday radio classic "The Cinnamon Bear" is NOW 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 broa...

November 23, 2025 -The Decatur Area Arts Council will present a Mardi Gras-themed exhibit at the Madden Arts Center in February 2026. The exhibit will highlight the history and cultural traditions associated with Mardi Gras. The Arts Council is seeking community contributions to feature in the exhibit. Items requested ...

November 18, 2026 - The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation has announced the 2026 cast of "That's What She Said", a one-night live performance showcasing personal stories from women who have shaped the Macon County community, presented by Hickory Point Bank. The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation made...

November 17, 2025 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that American Christian Metal Band STRYPER will be coming to the Devon on June 18, 2026. This show IS included in the 2026 Devon season ticket package. Public tickets for this show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, at devonamphitheat...

November 11, 2025 -The Decatur Public Library will host #1 New York Times bestselling author Aaron Reynolds on Saturday, November 15, as part of the library's 150th anniversary celebration. The event will take place in the Madden Auditorium and is free and open to the public. Two author presentations are scheduled at 9...

October 28, 2025 - The Decatur Community Dance presents its stage adaptation of The Nutcracker Ballet, set to the classic music of Tchaikovsky. The production will feature performers of all ages from the local area and will run for three performances from December 5 to December 7 at Richland Community College's Shillin...

October 22, 2025 - The Millikin University Percussion Ensembles will present the 19th Annual Halloween Concert Series, October 29-30, 2025, in the haunted Albert Taylor Theatre on Millikin University's campus. Tickets are on sale now at millikin.universitytickets.com. An all-ages, family-friendly concert, complete with...