Two updates to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur will be completed just in time for prime birdwatching—waterfowl in particular. Thousands of Sandhill Cranes will soon arrive at the refuge for the winter. New features at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge According to reports, a couple of updates to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge will be open Read more about In the News: Updates to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge[…]

It’s crunch time! Jump-start your fitness routine at Crunch Fitness in Decatur before the season of holiday feasting begins. Crunch Fitness in Decatur The 27,000-square-foot fitness center officially opened for business on Saturday, Oct. 1st. However, they kicked off the fitness fun with a pre-opening party on Friday, Sept. 30th. Guests were invited to attend Read more about Now Open: Crunch Fitness in Decatur[…]

Happy September! The time to harvest good deals and cool finds at Bank Street Art and Antiques in Decatur is upon us. Bank Street Art and Antiques Stop hunting for lost treasure. It can most likely be found in the 12,000-square-foot Bank Street Art and Antiques in Decatur. With an assortment of goods from local Read more about Local Spotlight: Bank Street Art and Antiques in Decatur[…]

The Letson Foundation is bringing one of the most sought-after bands in the world to you right here in Decatur. Get prepared for a night full of personality and unique jazz music by the Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Princess Theatre on Saturday, September 17th! About The Glenn Miller Orchestra Glenn Miller began recording his Read more about Coming Up: The Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Princess Theatre[…]

Decatur residents were recently able to offer their input and feedback on the proposed Sixth Avenue streetscape project in Decatur. Here’s a quick update! In the news According to reports, what was original expected to cost between $5 million to $6 million is now looking more like a $10 million project. Wondering what’s changed since Read more about In the News: Sixth Avenue Streetscape Project[…]

Let the natural world brighten the season in unexpected ways with tons of summer events at the Cook Museum of Natural Science to choose from each week! Live Animal Enrichment This recurring summer event happens every Sunday throughout June and July from noon to 5 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to observe live animals in Read more about Things to Do: Summer Events at the Cook Museum of Natural Science[…]

The countdown for those Wisconsin cheese curds, famous ButterBurgers and frozen custard from Culver’s in Decatur is on! What to know Culver’s in Decatur is in the final stages of the build-out and opening preparations. Residents may have noticed a flurry of activity a few weeks ago as the building got new signage. They have Read more about Coming Soon: Culver’s in Decatur[…]

Parking downtown may be easier by this time next year! Construction should be heating up on what will eventually become a downtown Decatur parking deck. The details The downtown Decatur parking deck will be a four-story building off of East Moulton Street and First Avenue Southeast. According to reports, the estimated cost of the project Read more about In the News: Downtown Decatur Parking Deck[…]

Put on comfortable shoes and get ready to explore our city in a new way when you take one of Decatur’s historic walking tours highlighting the city’s colorful past and more. Old Decatur Walking Tours One of the best parts about Decatur’s historic walking tours is you can set your own pace and pick and Read more about Things to Do: Decatur’s Historic Walking Tours[…]

Make plans now before the good times roll at Carnegie Carnival 2022 happening in Downtown Decatur Saturday, Feb. 26th! Carnegie Carnival 2022 From princesses to pups to parades, there is tons of family fun to be had at this annual Carnegie Visual Arts Center fundraising event. But the fun doesn’t just happen on parade day. Read more about Coming Up: Carnegie Carnival 2022[…]