May 15, 2024 - The Powers Mansion, located at 357 West Decatur Street, saw more visitors Wednesday night than it has in years. The new owner, Norma Fick, opened the doors for a community open house to raise awareness of the mansion's restoration needs. Fick purchased the property in June of last year for $175,000 foll...

May, 8, 2024 - The History of the Heartland will be hosting its third annual Living Legends event on May 18th at Doherty's in Downtown Decatur. The event will honor the Stephen Decatur High School basketball teams from the 1960's. History of the Heartland invites any team members from the 1960s-era SDHS basketball team...

May 13, 2024 -The new owner of the historic Powers Mansion will host an open house to give the public their first views inside the legendary home and to help raise funds for its repair. The open house, held in conjunction with History of the Heartland, will be hosted by the new owner Ms. Norma Fick on May 15 from 4pm t...

May 13, 2024 - The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion will be hosting two Open Houses in May. Saturday, May 18th, there will be a special open house celebrating Historic Preservation Week in Decatur. Families will be able to tour the mansion and kids will get a free Flat Lincoln penny to take home. A $2 per person...

May 8, 2024 - The Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations is inviting the public to attend a Public Safety Panel Discussion at the Decatur Public Library on Saturday, May 11th. Officials from the Macon County Sheriff's Office and Decatur Police Department will participate in a panel discussion and the format will allow...

May 7, 2024 - The Masonic Temple in Decatur has been named as one of 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois by Landmarks Illinois. The Art Deco building at 224 W William St. was officially dedicated in February of 1929. At the time, the 68,000 sq. ft. building was built for a total of $750,000. For nearly 100...

May 7, 2024 -History of the Heartland has commissioned a limited-edition elongated coin commemorating Fans Field Stadium in Decatur. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the last season played at Fans Field in 1974. The stadium hosted many future major leaguers as they worked their way through the minor leagues. Pl...

April 29, 2024 - Newly-installed signs at Lake Decatur will share A.E. Staley's legacy and contribution to the creation of Lake Decatur for years to come. The City of Decatur, its partners, and the Staley Family unveiled the signs at a ceremony on Monday at Lake Decatur. The first permanent sign is installed along the ...

April 25, 2024- History of the Heartland will launch its 6th annual Historic Preservation Week with a History Showcase on May 18th. The showcase will feature tours of many of the well-known historic locations in Decatur, including: The Millikin Homestead located at 125 North Pine St will be open from 11am-1pm. The M...

April 17, 2024- The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion will be hosting their first 2024 Open House on Sunday, April 28. The event will be held from 2pm-4pm. A $2 per person donation is requested. Photos inside the home are encouraged. "We are fortunate to have this beautiful home as a vessel to tell the stori...