Community Corner

08/19/08 - Lincoln Tomb Flag Lowering Ceremony has become an international affair
SPRINGFIELD – The simple act...

Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Decatur, Illinois!
Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Decatur, IL area?...

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...

08/15/08 - Governor Blagojevich establishes landmark Commission to reduce poverty in Illinois
CHICAGO –...

Hey, Decatur! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the schoolyear off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Nothing says "summer" like ­spending time by the water. S­ur­e­, you cou­ld just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the...

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Going out to eat in Decatur and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...