Here's a look at noteworthy people who have lived in the Decatur area. Who did we miss? Email us at decnews@lee.net.
Evelyn Hood is the founder and CEO of the African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois.
Miller Park Zoo has filled Bloomington residents with surprise and joy over more than 100 years. Here's a look back:
Evelyn Hood, founder of the African-American Cultural and Genealogical Society in Decatur, talks about the organization.
Evelyn Hood is the founder and CEO of the African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois
We took 12 aerial photos from Decatur-area locations. Let's see if you can pick out where they are.
Our readers posted on social media about memories of Joyland Amusement Park. Here are additional photos we found.
Ever wonder why we have a Pancake Street and Butchers Lane? Did you know there's a Sesame Street in Bloomington? Check out these interesting streets and how they got their names.
Do you remember these former structures that once stood in Decatur?
We're taking a look back at Decatur and Macon County during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
From the food to the rides to the music acts, our Herald & Review photographers captured it all. Take a look back at these photos from our archives, and please support local journalism so we can continue to preserve these moments.
After a year off in 2020, Illinois historic preservationist has announced a list of the state’s most endangered historic places, structures and sites they say are architecturally and culturally significant but at risk of being lost forever.
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After a year off in 2020, Illinois historic preservationist has announced a list of the state’s most endangered historic places, structures and sites they say are architecturally and culturally significant but at risk of being lost forever.
After a year off in 2020, Illinois historic preservationist has announced a list of the state’s most endangered historic places, structures and sites they say are architecturally and culturally significant but at risk of being lost forever.
After a year off in 2020, Illinois historic preservationist has announced a list of the state’s most endangered historic places, structures and sites they say are architecturally and culturally significant but at risk of being lost forever.
Guy and Rose Scovill built this beautiful Chinese-inspired in the 1920s and 1930s. It was deeded to the Decatur Park District in the 1940s.
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Yes, Decatur was on "Alf." A look at other TV-movie mentions.
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In honor of Juneteenth, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will display its rare copy of the presidential proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.
This collection was inspired by our our project, "100 reasons to love the Decatur area,” which each day looked at a different person, place or thing that's special about the region.
On June 6, 1944, the troops landed at Normandy, France. This event would come to be remembered as D-Day.