"Picture Decatur" (Decatur IL)

Downtown Decatur is losing one of its finest family-owned/operated businesses. Bell's Jewelry.  68 years. Be sure to drop in this weekend to wish them the best and to thank them for being such a valued part of the Decatur scene for so many years. (Doug Bell)

This afternoon, it was announced that Decatur has reached the championship round of the 2015 Kraft Hockeyville USA contest. This is HUGE for the hockey kids of Decatur folks.  If/when Decatur wins, it'll mean $150,000 for sorely-needed facility upgrades at the Civic Center. Starting this Monday (April 27), and running for 3 days, Decatur needs your vote!  Details on how to vote are below.

In case you've not heard, the most expensive/expansive dredging project in the history of Lake Decatur is now underway.  Here's some shots collected from sources across the web:

Some photos from the top of the Barnes Citizens Building in downtown Decatur Illinois. Thanks to those who allowed us to share your photos. (all photos taken Summer/Fall 2014) looking North looking West looking South looking East

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

May 2014 Frank M. Lindsay Field at Millikin University is in the midst of a major renovation, which at its conclusion will see the addition of new lighting and artificial turf. Here's what it looks like right now: Here's an aerial of what the Field use to look like: Get a glimpse of Millikin's future look here: http://www.millikin.edu/sites/transformmu