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Governor Oglesby Mansion

421 W. William St., Decatur, IL 62522

Museums

Built in 1874, this Italianate mansion was the home of Richard J. Oglesby, a U.S. senator and three-time governor of Illinois. Oglesby was also a Union general in the Civil War and a close friend of Abraham Lincoln.

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Illinois Women's Pro Tennis Championship

Fairview Park Tennis Complex  •  Jun 08 – Jun 14 @ 10AM

Professional tennis returns to Decatur June 8–14, 2026! Watch world-class athletes from more than 20 countries compete at Fairview Tennis Complex in this exciting USTA Pro…

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Stryper at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jun 18 @ 7PM

Get ready for a night of heavenly metal as Stryper storms the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater!

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The Frontmen at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jun 20 @ 7PM

Get ready for a night of powerhouse vocals, unforgettable harmonies, and pure 90s country nostalgia as The Frontmen take the stage at the Devon!

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