"Picture Decatur" (Decatur IL)

Great set of graphics from the Platinum Club of Decatur: https://www.instagram.com/platinumclub217/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-platinum-club-of-decatur/

Since August, the Herald & Review has been running a series called " 100 REASONS ". Several times a week, they've been naming 1 reason why the Decatur area is such a special place. Here's the list so far:     100    x        99    x        98    x        97    x        96    x        95    x        94    Decatur Turkey Tournament        93    Decatur Conference Center        92    Hickory Point Mall        91    ice rink at Fairview Park        90    Caterpillar     ...

Changes are taking place out at Millikin: - Mills Hall is being demo'd; the building was named after Albert Mills, a MU history professor for 40 years - Hessler Hall is being demo'd; the building was named after Millikin's 6th President, John Hessler - Aston Hall is being returned to service after being mothballed as a residence hall in 2008 Pictures of Mills Hall demo: Herald and Review article: http://m.herald-review.com/news/local/education/millikin-demolishing-halls-of-memories/article_d79d7ae2-ad97-5b1b-8581-ce29523e7850.html

2 Decatur media outlets have established really great "portals" to help us all stay connected to everything Celebration. Herald and Review http://herald-review.com/entertainment/local/celebration/ NowDecatur (WSOY et. al.) http://www.nowdecatur.com/decatur-celebration/ It's gonna be a great weekend folks!

Decatur has lost a legend. Bob Fallstrom 66 years as Decatur's "man of the news". Reporter. Sports writer and editor. Lifestyle editor. Community news editor. A man who loved telling good news. A really great guy.   "The Most Influential Journalist in Decatur" http://redecatur.com/tag/bob-fallstrom/ (tribute by Bob Sampson) Thanks Mr. Fallstrom for your years of service to Decatur.

Nothing since the WSOY Community Food Drive last October ( http://picturedecatur.blogspot.com/2014/10/1-day-1-million-pounds.html ) has united the Decatur and Macon County community like the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest did this Spring. And although Decatur finished in 2nd place, we have absolutely nothing to be sad about.  Our community is strong.  Hold your heads high, Decatur.  We'll come back at them harder and stronger next year! (photo credits:  Decatur Youth Hockey Association, Decatur Herald & Review, NowDecatur.com)

October 3, 2014 The old Franklin Mall in Decatur Illinois was demolished. Here are some photos that may bring back memories for some of you: 10-foot statue of Blind Justice last known residence:  Wabash Depot Antique Centre Demolition Day (photos by Norman Gromen): And here's a link to a great piece by Herald and Review columnist Bob Fallstrom about the Franklin Mall: LINK

Eldorado Bowl Decatur Illinois Read story from Herald and Review about Eldorado Bowl Auction Read story from Herald and Review about Eldorado Bowl Demolition