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Governor Oglesby Mansion

421 W. William St., Decatur, IL 62522

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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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Pandora's Box at the Lincoln Square Theater

Lincoln Square Theater •  May 18 @ 7PM

Experience the ultimate Aerosmith tribute with Pandora’s Box as they bring their mesmerizing, high-energy show to Decatur.

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Alex Miller at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  May 23 @ 7PM

Young Country traditionalist Alex Miller’s world expanded wildly following his American Idol experience in 2021.

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The Fray at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  May 24 @ 7PM

Get ready to experience the triumphant return of The Fray!

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