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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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Quiet Riot at the Lincoln Square Theater

Lincoln Square Theater •  Dec 29 @ 7PM

Quiet Riot Live – With Special Guest, Big Guns!

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David Brighton's Space Oddity – The Quintessential David Bowie Tribute at the Lincoln Square Theater

Lincoln Square Theater •  Jan 10 @ 7PM

David Brighton's Space Oddity – The Quintessential David Bowie Tribute Experience!

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Tyrus Planet; Tyrus Comedy Tour at the Decatur Civic Center

Decatur Civic Center •  Feb 27 @ 7:30PM

Get ready for the all-new 2026 PlanetTyrus Tour, featuring Fox News Channel contributor, comedian, wrestling superstar, and two-time bestselling author, Tyrus, live on stage.

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