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Decatur, Illinois · DecaturDecatur Kiwanis Clubs have partnered with the Decatur Park District to sponsor Decatur Kiwanis Kite Day on Sunday, May 5 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. at Kiwanis Park along with sponsorship from Hickory Point Bank. Free kites will be available to the first 100 children 12 and younger, and Kiwanis members will be on hand to help string kites. All are welcome to bring their own kites to fly in addition. Members of the Gateway Kite Club of St. L…See the Story
Decatur Kiwanis Kite Day At Kiwanis Park May 5
History · DecaturHistory 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. On May 5, 1927, Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis, the Commissioner of Baseball, and A.E. Staley appeared at the opening ceremony just before the first game to be played at Fans Field. The stadium hosted many future major leaguers as th…See the Story
History of the Heartland Third Commemorative Coin Issued
Decatur, Illinois · DecaturJodi Foster Silotto Jodi Foster Silotto has been named Millikin University’s Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications, effective April 22, replacing Meg Richtman, who served in the position since September. Silotto is a Millikin graduate, earning a Human Services degree in 1995, and then returned to Millikin in leadership roles in Marketing, including serving as Executive Director of Marketing and Development until 2…See the Story
Jodi Silotto named Millikin University’s Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and Communication
Decatur, Illinois · DecaturRuth Siburt
Please join us Wednesday, May 1 at 12:15-1:00 PM in the Decatur Public Library’s Madden Auditorium for our monthly Books Between Bites review. Subject: On May 1 guest speaker and Decatur author, Ruth Siburt will review with the audience her journey of writing a book and getting it published. She will also introduce her next book which is in production, “Spit” About Ruth:
Ruth Siburt (nee Traughber) is a lifelong …See the Story
Books Between Bites At Decatur Public Library’s Madden Auditorium May 1, 2024
Decatur, Illinois · DecaturThe Oglesby Mansion The Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion located at 421 West William Street will be hosting their first 2024 Open House on Sunday, April 28 (2pm-4pm). A $2 per person donation is requested. Tourists are encouraged to take pictures inside the home. The primary mission of the Governor Oglesby Mansion Board is to educate the public (all ages) about the amazing historical contributions Governor Oglesby made to our countr…See the Story
Oglesby Mansion to Host First Open House of 2024
Decatur, Illinois · DecaturDECATUR – Decatur Memorial Hospital will host a flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, to call attention to the importance of organ and tissue donation. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the flagpole located near the hospital’s main entrance. According to Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network, which serves Illinois and northwest Indiana, nearly 5,000 Illinoisans are currently waiting for an organ transplant. “April i…See the Story
Flag-Raising Ceremony Highlights Importance of Organ Donation
Decatur, Illinois · DecaturLast week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced the start of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. The winning submission will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year alongside artwork from congressional districts across the country. This year’s art competition will also include youth art workshops for younger students throughout Central and Southern Il…See the Story
Budzinski Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Decatur, Illinois · DecaturGet ready for Ancient Athletics’ first game of the season, the Third Annual D-Town Throwdown Highland Games! Mark your calendars and get ready to experience the Third Annual D-Town Throwdown Highland Games like never before! This event will be held April 27th, 2024 at the Decatur Hotel and Conference Center. It’s time to gather the family, adrenaline junkies and sports enthusiasts for a day full of thrilling action. Spectators are free. Join Anc…See the Story
