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Dining, Entertainment and Events in Mid-Central Illinois

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ATTRACTIONS DINING THINGS TO DO SHOPPING

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Come see why

is the premier location in the area to stay, shop, eat, and live!

Pride & Progress

To learn more about Forsyth, please visit our website at www.forsythvillage.us or call 217-877-9445 for more information.

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visitorsguide SPRING/SUMMER 2010 A publication of the Herald & Review 601 E. William St. Decatur, Illinois 62523

visitors guide welcome

217.421.6983 Fax: 217.421.7965 PUBLISHER Todd Nelson EDITOR Gary Sawyer SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR Ralf Pansch ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Joel Fletcher LAYOUT ARTIST Jill Koehl CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Kelly J. Huff Ralf Pansch Josh Jackson Sue Powell

Mid-Central Illinois has a landscape and character that is unique to itself. The people and communities that make up the heartland are hard-working and proud. It’s reflected in everything we do.

It’s also what will make your stay in our area enjoyable and memorable. There’s plenty for you to do and see.

Illinois is known as the Land of Lincoln for a reason: our close association with the 16th President who called this state home for many years. The Looking for Lincoln tour will take you through many of our fine communities.

Outdoor activities are plentiful too, whether it’s one of the many nature and hiking areas or water activities at one of our scenic lakes. Golfers will also appreciate the number of courses they can play.

Whether it’s a unique dining experience, historic attraction or a golf course, you’ll find the utmost effort put forth to make your experience the best possible.

That’s what makes Central Illinois, its people and communities so special.

Use this guide to help make your visit with us special.

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AREA 1 DECATUR • MT. ZION • FORSYTH ANNA BETHEL FISHER ROCK GARDEN Nelson Park. This landmark overlooking Lake Decatur, a favorite spot for a quiet stroll, was built in 1927 and reopened in 1993 following a prize-winning restoration. The secluded paths wind through rocky terraces lined with brightly colored annual flowers. Free. Open daily, 10 a.m. to dusk, at Nelson Park Blvd. and Lake Shore Dr. BIRKS MUSEUM Gorin Hall, 1184 W. Main St., Millikin University. Birks Museum has more than 1,000 vases, lamps and pieces of art glass, including Wedgewood, Tiffany and Boehm.

Other unusual items include a brilliantly detailed Japanese bridal kimono and exquisite turn-of-the-century furniture by Emil Galle and Gustav Stickley. The museum also had become home for other university collections, including Chinese art objects.

Group tours are available by contacting the museum in advance. Free. Hours: open daily 1p.m.-4 p.m. while class is in session, 4246337.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ILLINOIS 55 S. Country Club Road. The Children’s Museum of Illinois offers two floors (more than 10,000 square feet) of exhibit space for school children, families and friends to explore. Visitors can wind their way to the top of Luckey’s Climber. Make a lasting impression in the PinScreen, or anchor the WKIDS TV news desk. Special programs are planned for holidays. Free nights/days are offered every quarter.

Open Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission is charged. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

GOVERNOR OGLESBY MANSION 421 W. William St. Home of Richard J. Oglesby, U.S. Senator and three-time governor of Illinois. Built in 1874, the Italiante 6 SPRING/SUMMER 2010 • THE VISITORS GUIDE

home features Oglesby’s original library which has been lovingly restored with wallpaper and furnishings of the Gilded Age. Summer hours June-August are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 as well as the last Sunday of the month from 2:00-4:00, with Christmas Tea the second Sunday of December. Donations accepted, 429-9422.

HIERONYMUS MUELLER MUSEUM 420 W. Eldorado St. You can’t turn on your faucets, go roller skating, get a drink at a public fountain or drive your car without thinking about Hieronymus Mueller. Visit this interesting and award-winning museum!

Hours are 1 to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday.

HISTORIC DECATUR AUDIO TOUR The Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Historical & Architectural Sites Commission invite you to navigate historic Decatur with an audio tour.

The estimated driving time is one hour.

Along the tour route you can find public restrooms downtown at the Macon County Building, the Library and Civic Center. You will also find a wide variety of restaurants.

Cassette available at the Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 202 E. North St. (N. Water & E. North St.), Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

KIRKLAND GALLERIES At Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Three galleries feature one-artist exhibits during the academic year. The Perkinson Gallery shows work by nationally known artists. The Lower Gallery’s displays often are of photography.

Area and student artists display their works in the Studio Gallery. The Perkinson Gallery is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Lower and Studio Galleries are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free.

For other hours call 424-6227.

MACON COUNTY MUSEUM COMPLEX 5580 North Fork Rd. (near Decatur Airport).

The Museum is an official "Looking For Lincoln" coalition site featuring Macon County’s first log courthouse where Lincoln participated in five legal cases in the late

1830s, as well as showing the "Lincoln In Macon County" video in the Abraham Lincoln Theater. The "Lincoln Connection" exhibit features artifacts and information on different aspects of Lincoln’s life, the Civil War and the Grand Army of the Republic that was founded in Decatur.

Exhibits featuring historical artifacts and information about Decatur and Macon County from the 1830s to the present are also featured in the museum, along with an 1860s one-room school house, 1850s log house and 1920s railroad caboose located in the Prairie Village.

Hours are: 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. every fourth Sunday of the month; closed on holidays. Admission fee: $2 for adults; $1 for children 12 and under.

MARI-MANN HERB FARM St. Louis Bridge Rd. On the bluffs near the Sangamon River, six rolling acres form a living herbal bouquet. Garden and gift shop are open to the public for viewing and buying 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday. Group tours, programs, classes and lunch in the Tea Room are by reservation, 429-5400.

MILLIKIN HOMESTEAD 125 N. Pine St. Banker James Millikin built this stately brick mansion in 1876, the year of the United States centennial. The fully restored landmark is known for its woodwork, elegant fireplaces, plasterwork and etched and stained glass. Open every Saturday and Sunday, AprilOctober, from 2 to 4 p.m. Donations accepted, 422-9003.

ROCK SPRINGS CONSERVATION AREA 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur. Operated by the Macon County Conservtion Dsitrict.

Located on 1,340 acres, the Rock Springs Conservation Area puts visitors in touch with the environment. Programs for all ages.

Living History programs are offered in the Homestead Prairie Farm, a restored 19th century farmstead. Hiking and biking trails are open 7:00 to sunset year-round.

The nature center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00-5:00, Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 on Saturday and 1:00-4:00 on Sunday.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter. Homestead Prairie Farm is open 1:00-4:00 Saturday and Sunday JuneOctober. Donations accepted, with fees for some events. 423-7708 or www.maconcounty conservation.org.

SCOVILL ZOO Scovill Park, 71 S. Country Club Rd. Animals from around the world live as they would in the wild in this 15-acre zoo overlooking Lake Decatur. More than 400 wild and domestic

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animals from South America, Africa, Australia and three other continents inhabit the zoo.

The zoo’s Shilling Environmental Education and Visitor Center features a gift shop, fully accessible restrooms and an education / conference room with outdoor amphitheater.

You can take a ride on the Z.O. & O. Express train, grab a snack at the Zoopermarket concession stand, howl with the wolves in the Wolf Howl, feed pygmy goats in the Petting Area and visit reptiles, fish and amphibians in the Herpaquarium.

Open daily April-October, with late hours in the summer. A variety of educational programs are offered throughout the year.

Admission is charged, 421-7435.

SCOVILL HOUSE & ORIENTAL GARDENS Scovill Park, 17 S. Country Club Rd., Chinese fu dogs guard the entrance to the Japanese-style garden in Scovill Park, originally part of the Scovill family estate. Its greenery, rocks, sand and water are ornamented with oriental sculpture and a graceful sod bridge. Nearby stands a gazebo, surrounded by a formal flower garden. Free. Open daily, 10 a.m. to dusk.

THE WABASH ANTIQUE CENTRE The Wabash Antique Centre is a 101 year old railroad depot. It is listed on the Federal Register of Historic Places, and has 10,000 square feet of antique shops. The building is truly “memory-filled.” Some folks maintain that the depot is haunted! Located at 780 E. Cerro Gordo in Decatur. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m., 233-0800.

AREA 2 LINCOLN • MT. PULASKI • ILLIOPOLIS MOUNT PULASKI MOUNT PULASKI COURTHOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE served as the Logan County courthouse from 1847 to 1853. One of two remaining courthouses on the Eighth Judicial Circuit traveled by Abraham Lincoln, 792-3919.

LINCOLN CHRISTENING SCENE Broadway & Chicago Streets. Lincoln, Ill. is the only city named for Abraham Lincoln before he became president. He was present and christened it with the juice of a watermelon.

Lincoln practiced law here. Funeral train stopped here. Walking tours available.

HERITAGE IN FLIGHT MUSEUM Airport northeast of Lincoln. Small planes fly in to purchase gas. Museum of WWI and WWII and Korean War. Building once housed

The Monticello Railway Museum is a popular destination for railroad buffs.

German war prisoners. Large display. Several older planes, firetruck, etc.

LINCOLN COLLEGE MUSEUM McKinstry Memorial Library. 300 Keokuk Street. Houses valuable collections of Lincoln artifacts, Illinois and Logan County history and American presidential memorabilia. Call 732-3155 x295 or log on www.lincolncollege.edu.

LOGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE 601 Broadway St. Built in 1905, contains second largest courtroom in the state.

Contains four unique medallions and murals, with a valuable all glass dome. Main floor covered with the Illinois Seal. The second floor contains an original Lloyd Ostendorff painting.

MAIN STREET LINCOLN 303 S. Kickapoo Street. Walking on the path of Abraham Lincoln; 8 stops: Town Christening Site, Lincoln Railroad Depot, State Bank of Lincoln, Site of the Lincoln House Hotel, Robert Latham Home Site, Logan County Courthouse, Lincoln Lot Site and Rustic Inn. Call 732-2929; email manager@mainstreetlincoln.com; or log on www.mainstreetlincoln.com.

POSTVILLE COURTHOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE 914 5th Street Rd. Reproduction of the first Logan County courthouse used from 1840 to 1847, which was one of the places where Abraham Lincoln practiced law. It features a period courtroom, offices and exhibits. Call 732-8930.

MT. PULASKI MOUNT PULASKI COURTHOUSE 113 S. Washington St. Built in 1848, the

Courthouse served as the Logan County seat of government until 1855. Attorney Abraham Lincoln regularly argued cases in the second floor courtroom.

AREA 3 CLINTON • MONTICELLO BEMENT • CERRO GORDO BEMENT BRYANT COTTAGE STATE HISTORIC SITE 146 E. Wilson St. An 1856 cottage where tradition says Abraham Lincoln and his rival Stephen Douglas discussed their upcoming debates. A visit to the cottage reflects the comfortable but modest lifestyle of an aspiring smalltown businessman of the mid19th century.

CERRO GORDO CLARKSON GRAIN COMPANY, INC. 20 E. South, PO Box 80. Cereal grains, buckwheat, yellow corn, white corn, blue corn and popcorn, oilseed, soybean and sunflower.

CISCO CISCO FARMS PO Box 174, 115 W. North St. Roadside market: fresh strawberries, tomatoes beets, broccoli, cucumbers and gherkins, eggplants, peppers, fruit, shopping produce.

CLINTON C.H. MOORE HOMESTEAD 219 E. Woodland. An 1870 Victorian mansion on the national register with three buildings of antique farm machinery and a general store.

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native wildflowers. Every tree has a plaque that commemorates a person and bears the scientific name of it.

MOWEAQUA COAL MINE MUSEUM The museum has displays and memorabilia on mining and the coal mine disaster of 1932. Located at 129 S. Main, it is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

NOKOMIS BOTTOMLEY-RUFFING-SCHALK BASEBALL MUSEUM 121 W. State St. Small museum honoring professional baseball players from the surrounding area. Five Cooperstown Hall of Famers, three are from Montgomery County.

Sunny Jim Bottomley, Charlie “Red” Ruffing and Ray “Kraker” Shalk, as well as Robin Rober and umpire Al Barlic.

Arcola’s Rockome Gardens features many beautiful gardens and rock formations.

MONTICELLO MONTICELLO RAILWAY MUSEUM PO Box 401. Offers vintage train rides on Saturday and Sunday, May through October.

View various pieces of steam and electric railroad equipment.

MONTICELLO WABASH DEPOT Downtown Monticello. Built in 1899, and now restored, the depot is the departure point for a weekend afternoon train ride to the railway museum. It also serves as a visitor center for Monticello and Piatt County.

REESER EMBRYO FARM 363 E. 1400 North Rd. A commercial embryo transfer station using donor cows.

This is a farm with no walkways for wheelchair.

ROBERT ALLERTON PARK AND CONFERENCE CENTER 515 Old Timber Rd. The 1,758-acre country estate, house and grounds is the former residence of Robert Allerton donated to the University of Illinois. Native flood-plane forests and upland woods qualify Allerton Park as a national natural landmark.

ARCHITECTURAL TOUR State Street in Monticello was once known as “Millionaires Row.” For information and a walking/auto tour guide of State Street and Charter Street, contact the Monticello Chamber of Commerce at 1.800.952.3396.

LODGE PARK Just north of Monticello on Rt. 105 north of I-72, exit 166, has camping and picnic sites adjacent to the Sangamon River which meanders through the park. For more information call 762.4531.

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AREA 4 TAYLORVILLE • PANA ASSUMPTION • MOWEAQUA HILLSBORO HARKEY HOUSE 307 S. Broad. Montgomery County Historical Society. Home furnished with memorabilia of early Montgomery County. By appointment.

HISTORIC MONTGOMERY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Courthouse Square. Circa 1858, it was the site of “The World Needs God” sign.

LITCHFIELD CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY 400 Block N. State St. Original 1904 architecture. Houses one of the most complete genealogy departments in surrounding area.

HISTORIC WABASH TRAIN DEPOT 500 W. Union Ave. Historic train depot, preserved outside in traditional architecture.

Inside renovated and now houses specialty shops.

SKYVIEW DRIVE-IN Historic Old Route 66 Illinois. Continuously operating since 1950. This Route 66 Hall of Fame site is open daily in the summer and weekends only in the fall. $1 per person and $3 per carload.

MOWEAQUA MOWEAQUA LIVING MEMORIAL TREE PARK The park has native trees, prairie grasses and

PANA ANDERSON PRAIRIE 9th & Chestnut Streets. A 25-acre wildlife park featuring remnants of the original tallgrass Illinois prairie.

CARNEGIE SCHUYLER LIBRARY 303 E. 2nd St. A full service library, still contains the original furniture, interior décor and double stairway as designed and built in 1913 from funds donated by Andrew Carnegie.

KITCHELL PARK AND CHAUTAUQUA AUDITORIUM S. Kitchell St. 40-acre park donated to the City of Pana by Civil War Captain Kitchell, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, famous round Chautauqua Auditorium, Schuyler Bridge, playground, picnic, swim, tennis, baseball and basketball.

LINCOLN PRAIRIE TRAIL BIKE TRAIL Rt. 29 NE. Downstate’s newest paved hike and bike trail follows the historic rail bed 15 miles across the prairie.

ROSAMOND GROVE CEMETERY Just outside Pana and Rosamond. A high mound overlooking the prairie. Home of the famous statue “Lincoln the Orator,” by turn of the century artist, J. Mulligan. This site also features the Lincoln-commissioned cannon, “Mary Lincoln.”

STONE COAL LOG CABIN VILLAGE Pana Tri-County Fairgrounds. Original log buildings form this educational village from early Illinois prairie years.

STONINGTON PAUBLO AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM houses antique tractors, threshing machines,

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horse-drawn equipment, old church, sawmill and tractor pull track, 692-2059.

weapons of five wars, collection of 1800’s antiques, plus much more.

TAYLORVILLE AMERICA’S TOWN SQUARE CELEBRATES THIRD CENTURY Dating to Taylorville’s founding in 1839, the town square has survived three centuries of changing times. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, today’s square is a time capsule of ornate 19th century architecture, especially above street level.

Shops with flair – including the new Wild Pony antique store – help make the center of town a commercial hub. The area’s homage to the past and bustling present create a distinctive destination.

TAYLORVILLE CHAUTAUQUA AUDITORIUM Manners Park. This auditorium opened August 23, 1914 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Part of the Taylorville Park District.

BEFORE MOVIES AND TV, CHAUTAUQUA REIGNED A Chautauqua auditorium graces Manners Park, a 55-acre leafy rolling terrain four blocks south of the Taylorville Square. Noted for its umbrella-style canopy, the open air structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building now is a site for picnics and special events.

MEET ME AT THE FOUNTAIN The newest attraction on the 19th century Taylorville Square is the “Tall Crane and Bittern Fountain.” Rising on the southwest corner of the Christian County Courthouse lawn, the ornate, cast iron fountain duplicates an identical design erected on the same site by the Taylorville Woman’s Club in 1906. Enhanced by new walkways and “Central Park” style period benches, the lighted, drip-style fountain creates an oasis amidst the hubbub of the bustling square.

AREA 5 ARCOLA • ATWOOD • HAMMOND TUSCOLA • ARTHUR • SULLIVAN SHELBYVILLE • BETHANY LOVINGTON • MATTOON CHARLESTON • EFFINGHAM AMISH COUNTRY The Arcola, Arthur and Atwood area is home to Illinois’ largest Old Order Amish settlement. The countryside is lined with Amish homes, businesses, schools and horsedrawn buggies. 800-336-5456 or 800-7226474.

ROCKOME GARDENS 125 N. Co. Rd. 425E, Arcola, 268.4106, www.rockome.com. Rockome is known for its

beautiful gardens and rock formations. The park spans more than 200 acres, most of which is comprised of natural prairie and native crops. There’s a pond for fishing and picnicking as well as kayaking and horseback riding tours. The gift shop offers a wide variety of items, including everything you’ll need for a day outside, from picnic baskets to sunscreen and much more.

CHARLESTON LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE MUSEUM 120 ‘E’ Street, Charleston, 345.7919, www.charlestontourism.org. Welcome to the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, Illinois only museum dedicated to the senatorial debates of 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. On the grounds of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, you are invited to tour the fascinating exhibits and interactive displays, watch the orientation film that tells the story of the Lincoln-Douglas debates and their impact on our nation’s history and pause to reflect the life-size bronze sculptures of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas.

Hours are: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Sunday; open major holidays. Located 18 miles north of Interstate 70 (exit 119) and 10 miles off Interstate 57 (exit 190A).

BURIAL SITE OF “KAY” THE CIRCUS ELEPHANT 1163 N. 1250 E. Rd. Grave and marker of “Kay” of Carson and Barnes Circus and Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus died October 21, 1994. This is only the second elephant buried in Illinois.

CHRISTIAN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY The Genealogical Society is a research area where you can find history on your family background, computers, microfilm and microfiche, books and a copy machine, we can also do research that’s limited on your family for a donation.

CHRISTIAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM E. Rt. 29. Walk through an 1820 log house, the 1839 Christian County courthouse where Lincoln argued cases, an 1854 farmhouse and an 1856 one-room school. Also military

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campgrounds, picnic spots and nature at its finest. 172 miles of shoreline, 774-2244.

EFFINGHAM CROSS AT THE CROSSROADS Located on the south side of Effingham, stands 19 stories tall along side one of America’s most traveled Interstate corridors.

Approximately 53,600 people view the 198foot tall symbol of love and hope each day.

The open arms of the Cross, which expand 113 feet, are a welcoming signal to the approaching travelers.

SHELBYVILLE FOREST PARK Northeast Ninth Street, Shelbyville. Municipal park with Chautauqua Auditorium, Vietnam memorial, family aquatic center, picnic areas, pavilions, baseball and softball diamonds, fishing lagoon and more. You can also start the General Dacey trail in the back area of the park. Future improvements coming, including soccer fields and athletic house.

774.5531.

SCULPTURES ON THE AVENUES An annual outdoor art exhibit that brings an array of artwork to Downtown Effingham and features some of the Midwest’s best known and unknown sculptors. In 1997, the Effingham Community Committee for the Arts formed and raised over $60,000 to commission Leonardo Nierman’s Flame of Hope. The Sculpture on the Avenues project followed less than two years later and now has grown into an exhibit featuring over 20 permanent pieces that are joined each year by selected pieces.

LAKE SARA An 800-acre recreational lake nestled into a wooded shoreline and encircled by a winding road. Spend a day, a week, or a season on the shores of Lake Sara. Also, visit nearby golf courses, Cardinal and Fore-Way, just a few minutes from the lake.

BALLARD NATURE CENTER Located just minutes west of Effingham nestled into a wooded area just off of the National Road, U.S. 40. Miles of wooded trails, dozens of species of birds, and the natural setting offers a true outdoor experience. Dioramas and interactive exhibits offer entertainment and effortless education on the flora and fauna of this region. The trails and outdoor area are open from dawn until dusk. The center on the grounds is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call (618) 483-6856.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE Located in downtown Effingham at Jefferson & Fourth streets, the courthouse, which is now listed on the National Historic Register, was built in 1871.

THE NATIONAL ROAD Effingham County also features a stretch of the old National Road, U.S. Route 40.

MY GARAGE R & D CENTER Located on the northeast side of Effingham, is a one-of-a-kind museum that houses vintage Corvettes and thousands of pieces of Corvette history and memorabilia. The museum is owned by MidAmerica

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The Big Blue Man greets visitors to Decatur’s Millikin University.

Motorworks and is headed by Corvette enthusiast Mike Yager, owner of MidAmerica.

The museum is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday to Saturday.

WONDERLAND IN LIGHTS This display brings the holiday spirit to town each year. The City of Effingham hosts Wonderland in Lights in Community Park, located just off Temple Avenue, beginning the first Friday in December and extending to Christmas Day. The drive-through light exhibit includes a variety of lighted holiday scenes from reindeer flying, to Santa stuck in the fireplace, to a Nativity scene. Hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

WILHELMINA ART GALLERY This sunken garden gallery features oils and limited edition works by national awardwinning artist Wilma Woidt Kruger.

EVERGREEN HOLLOW PARK One of Effingham’s four parks that offers activities for visitors of all ages. The Kluthe Aquatic Complex, located in the park, includes a large leisure pool with water slide and water play equipment. The pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. The park also features a tree walk with approximately 85 species of trees indigenous to Illinois, with each marked with a plaque including the common and Latin name of each species.

LAKE SHELBYVILLE Fishing, boating, sandy beaches, marinas,

CHAUTAUQUA AUDITORIUM Shelbyville, Forest Park. Build in 1903, it is one of only a few left in the state. At one time, this building was the center of entertainment in the community. The Chautauqua was built in eight months and cost $7,500. The bowled floor provided seating for 5,000 and above the state are Grecian statues designed by Robert Root. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

TALLMAN HOUSE This home was built in 1905 by Horace Tallman, inventor of the mechanical pickup hay baler. The house was restored in 1989, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Tallman house now serves as the office for the Shelby House and Historic Inn and as the owner’s home.

PAM AND BOB BOARMAN CHEVY BELAIR MUSEUM Shelbyville. This museum opened in 2005 with Bob’s private collection of Chevy’s. The building is decorated in 50’s sock-hop style with the floors black and white checkered.

Boarman restored most of the cars himself and has been collecting them for more than 25 years. 774.4919.

LAKE SHELBYVILLE With more than 11,100 water acres, the lake hosts three public beaches, three marinas, numerous campgrounds and plenty of recreational opportunities for camping, fishing, hunting, boating, picnicking, swimming, and more. There are five Federal and Two state parks situated on the lake. The lake is also home to many wildlife species.

GOAT TOWER Located on Wolf Creek State Park Road was build by Dave and Marcia Johnson. It is the only one of its kind in the United States. The tower is 31 feet tall, has 5,000 bricks and 276 spiral steps that encompass the tower. The Tower Of Baa is home to many goats and visitors are welcome.

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BOARMAN’S ROXY THEATRE Located in Downtown Shelbyville, it was restored in its original location to bring up to date movies to the public. Tickets are only $4 a person.

Great fishing is found on lakes throughout Mid-Central Illinois.

WINERIES Niemerg Family Winery, downtown Findlay, 756-5521.

Vahlings Vineyards, Stewardson, 682-5409.

Willow Ridge Vineyards and Winery, 738-2323.

THOMPSON MILL COVERED BRIDGE Built in 1868 to span the Kaskaskia River. The 157-foot bridge is one of only five covered bridges remaining in Illinois. Four miles east of Cowden.

GENERAL DACEY TRAIL A multipurpose trail that is designed for walkers, runners and bicyclists. The trail heads are located at Dam West Recreation Area and just behind the scout cabin in Forest Park in Shelbyville.

FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER IN FOREST PARK The attraction has zero-depth entry, a frog slide, water slide, and a one-meter drop slide.

It also has a wet playground, sand playground, a concession/food area, a shaded picnic area and a bathhouse.

SHELBY COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Located at 142 S. Washington in Shelbyville, hours are 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday and Saturday. 774-2260 WOLF CREEK RIDING STABLES You can explore a scenic 15-mile equestrian trail on guided trail rides, or bring your own horse and camp at Wolf Creek State Park.

CAMP CAMFIELD The camp plays host to a single Mountain Bike Track. This trail challenges the intermediate skill of riders and rewards them with views of Lake Shelbyville.

plans for two more in Shelbyville and one more in Moweaqua.

STEWARDSON VAHLING VINEYARDS Stewardson. In 1997, Dennis and Brenda Vahling planted a vineyard and on Oct. 1, 2002, officially opened to the public. The bottle and market their wine using varieties that are indigenous to the area. 682.5409.

SULLIVAN LITTLE THEATRE ON THE SQUARE established in 1957, offers live professional musical theater. Sidewalk of Stars has more

than 170 plaques for stars such as Alan Alda, Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney, who have appeared in theatre productions, 728-7375.

WESTERVELT WILLOW RIDGE VINEYARDS & WINERY Westervelt. This winery is situated on a sesquicentennial farm, and is owned and operated by Louis and Tina Donnel. Willow Ridge is nestled in a rural setting and creates a relaxeing atmosphere to enjoy a glass of wine, visit with friends, sit by the fireplace or relax on their terrace overlooking the vineyard. 738.2323.

Grades K through High School • Safe positive learning environment • Fully accredited and state recognized • Experienced, certified faculty and administrators • Variety of extra-curricular activities • Computer & Science Labs • TV Broadcasting Studio • Sports Complex • K-12 • 54 Acre Campus

50% 50% OFF OFF New New Student Student Scholarships Scholarships Available Available

METAL ART MURALS Shelbyville is home to painted figures designed and completed by area artists. Each one is unique and was sponsored by area businesses and organizations. The murals are throughout the town and help to depict life now and in days gone by.

2001 East Mound Road, Decatur, IL

WAYSIDE EXHIBITS Shelbyville has a Looking for Lincoln Wayside Exhibit that will be placed at the Shelby County Courthouse that shows the LincolnThornton Debate and will be getting two more in the upcoming months. There are also

Educating for Tomorrow and Eternity

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Prime Time Pizza 2855 N. Main St., 791-5166.

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DECATUR • MT. ZION • FORSYTH FULL MENU Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 1275 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 875-0281.

The Beach House 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 422-7202.

Bizou 259 N. Main St., 422-7000.

Cheddar’s Casual Café 1340 Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth, 877-3100.

Diamond’s Family Restaurant 2959 N. Oakland Ave., 872-1683.

Doherty’s Pub & Pins 242 E. William St., 428-5612 Firewater Café 888 W. Eldorado St., 429-3395

PIZZA Clockwork Pizzeria 550 N. Van Dyke, 330-7033 Del Carmen’s Pizza East 221 N. 22nd St., 428-5991.

Del Carmen’s Pizza West 1601 W. Grand Ave., 428-7800.

Domino’s Pizza 3030 N. Woodford St., 875-4772.

1135 W. Wood St., 422-2244.

1948 E. Eldorado, 429-4155.

Asia House 3074 N. Water St., 875-7900.

Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café 2930 N. Main St., 877-0967.

The Chili Bowl 104 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 872-7215.

China Buffet 4280 Prospect Dr., 877-7880.

China House 1205 E. Eldorado St., 423-8331.

China One 2036 Mount Zion Rd., 864-4700.

Chinese Tea Garden 105 N. Main St., 429-1688.

Donnie’s 126 S. Oakland Ave., 424-4344

Dragon Buffet 695 W. Pershing Rd., 876-8885.

Filippo’s Pizza 435 N. Hwy. 121, Mount Zion, 864-4467.

El Matador 2912 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. , 876-1827 2048 Mt. Zion Rd., 864-4253 1044 W. Eldorado St.

Garcia’s Pizza 1099 W. Main St., 424-1800 Godfather’s Pizza 4829 E. U.S. 36, 864-9800 2860 N. Main St., 875-7000

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant 4204 N. Prospect, 877-7547.

First Wok 1683 W. King, 423-2900.

IHOP 1280 E. Pershing, Rd., 877-4467.

Jimmy Ryan’s 101 S. Main St., 422-4700.

Little Caesar’s 1925 N. Water, 875-5898

Krieger’s Sports Grill 2350 S. Mount Zion Rd., 864-1028.

Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders 2805 N. Main St., 876-7800

O’Charley’s 927 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 872-1672.

Monical’s Pizza 348 W. First Dr., 423-2333.

2230 Mount Zion Rd., 864-2060.

4333 Prospect Ave., 875-7340.

Porter’s on Merchant 170 N. Merchant, 422-6383.

ETHNIC Aloha 3025 Kandy Ln., 875-5540.

Fuji Seafood, Steak House & Sushi Bar 4929 N. Prospect, 872-0600.

Guadalajara 351 W. 1st Dr., 423-9724.

House of Gyros 1819 E. Eldorado St., 424-8919.

Junz Asian Grill & Bar 845 S. Rt. 51, Forsyth, 875-9888.

Papa John’s 3082 N. Main St., 872-7722.

Red Lobster 997 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth 875-3196.

Robbies 122 Merchant St., 423-0448.

Ruby Tuesday’s 4405 E. U.S. 36, 429-3479.

Texas Roadhouse 1155 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 876-7380.

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La Fondita 285 E. Ash Ave., 872-1471.

Papa Murphy’s 4625 E. Maryland, 864-3999.

252 W. Mound Rd., 875-1700.

The Pizza Factory 361 W. 1st Dr., 428-4400.

Pizza Hut 975 W. Eldorado St., 422-8777.

910 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 875-1603.

910 Hwy. 121, Mount Zion, 864-5114.

La Gondola Spaghetti House 2825 N. Water St., 875-4888 2034 Mount Zion Rd., 864-4333 Lincoln Square Lounge/ The Other Side 121 N. Main St., 423-2180.

Mi Jalapeño U.S. Route 51 South, Forsyth.

Mi Pueblito 1603 W. King, 428-7610.

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No. 1 Kitchen 973 E. Eldorado St., 428-9833.

Olive Garden 3795 N. Water St., Decatur, 877-7470.

Panda Express 1085 Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth, 875-5912.

Pastabilities Italian Grill 134 E. Main St., Decatur, 422-7278.

Royal International Buffet 2036 Mount Zion Rd., 864-4700

Flipperz 1104 N. Main St., 329-0057.

Panera Café 255 E. Ash Ave., 872-6435.

Gabby’s Restaurant & Lounge 1385 E. Pershing Rd., 877-1955.

Paul’s Confectionery 999 N. Water St., 428-6665

Garden Family Restaurant 696 E. Pershing Rd., 872-7227.

Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery 2999 N. Monroe St., 875-0743.

Golden Glaze Donuts 3755 E. William Street Rd., 475-1828.

Pla-Mor Snack Bar 2121 N. 22nd St., 428-2222.

Grandma’s 2998 N. 22nd St., 429-8000.

Raspberry Tea Room 5025 S. U.S. 51, Elwin. 865-2916.

The Greenhouse Restaurant 4191 W. U.S. 36, 422-8810.

Sakura 320 W. 1st Dr., 424-8888 Sloan’s Calzones 2880 N. Oakland Ave., 875-4940.

Tuscany Steak & Pasta House 1099 W. Wood St., 429-7000.

CASUAL FARE Bob Evans Restaurant 3020 N. Water St., 875-4577.

Buffalo Wild Wings 851 S. Rt. 51, Forsyth, 877-8370.

Clare’s Family Restaurant 2502 E. William St., 428-3437.

Common Ground 200 N. Oakland Ave., 424-3969.

Coney McKane’s 104 E. Prairie Ave., 422-4444.

Cow Depot 3767 E. U.S. 36, 422-5254.

Cracker Barrel 5120 Hickory Point Frontage Rd., Forsyth, 876-8036.

Robbies Outlet 118 Merchant St., 423-0448.

Grinder’s Gourmet Coffee Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth, 872-5282.

Sports Zone 4191 W. U.S. 36, 422-8800.

Hickory River Smoke House 2330 S. Mount Zion Rd., 864-1864.

Starship Billiards 3015 Grand Prix Dr. , 872-8882.

Home Town Buffet 944 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 872-8221.

Steak ’N Shake 1330 E. Pershing Rd., 877-3231.

2250 Mt. Zion Rd., 864-6593.

920 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 876-0105

Jan’s East End Grill 566 N. Brush College Rd., 428-0094.

Lock Stock & Barrel 129 S. Oakland Ave., 429-7411.

Main Hangar 910 Airport Rd., 421-7452.

Tasty’s Chicago Grill 824 W. Eldorado, 422-6060.

Thirsty’s Pub & Grub 1770 E. Pershing Rd., 875-6692.

Aged Steaks Seafood and Pasta Extensive Wine List Imported Beers

Culver’s 2994 N. Water St., 875-2900.

4850 Aldi Dr., 864-9600.

Curly’s Bar & Pizza 2683 N. Water St., 875-9800.

Debbie’s Diner 1404 N. 22nd St., 423-4130.

Downtown Café 217 N. Main St., 428-1120.

Duffer’s Grill Room at Hickory Point Golf Course 727 W. Weaver, Forsyth, 421-6657.

The Elbow Room 3775 N. Woodford St., 875-3067.

Esker’s Tavern 1703 E. Clay St., 423-3518.

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Triple Dog Dare Ya 1425 Hwy 121, Mount Zion, 864-2371.

The Wagon 1987 N. Jasper St., 429-2260.

The Wharf 201 W. First Dr., 423-5450.

Whit’s End 3663 E. William Street Rd., 423-9163.

Wing Stop 1491 W. King St., 424-9464.

Wing Zone 1147 E. Eldorado St., 429-1111.

Vinnie’s Barbee-Q Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth, 875-2214.

Yogi’s Bar-B-Que 501 S. Franklin Street Rd., 428-0538 FAST FOOD Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant 1495 E. Pershing Rd., 877-7117.

4303 Prospect Dr., 876-1600.

1925 Mount Zion Rd., 864-3820.

Burger King 1099 E. Eldorado St., 428-8024.

1195 E. Pershing Rd., 877-9503.

4241 N. Prospect Dr., 876-1130.

Dairy Queen 610 Snyder, 877-4131.

230 W. First Dr., 428-1014.

4605 E. Maryland, 864-9610.

Hardee’s 1080 W. Eldorado St., 428-6100.

Jimmy John’s 100 E. Prairie Ave., 423-8323.

2950 N. Water St., 872-8282.

1130 W. Wood St., 425-2755.

Judy’s Kitchen & Catering 100 Debby Dr., Mount Zion, 864-4023.

Kentucky Fried Chicken 105 W. Wood St., 422-4808.

1310 E. Pershing Rd., 872-1725.

Krekel’s 2320 E. Main St., 423-1719.

1355 N. Route 48, 362-0121.

801 E. Wood St., 429-1122.

3727 N. Woodford St., 875-4044.

1340 N. Hwy. 121, Mount Zion, 864-5725.

McDonald’s 4030 Boyd Rd., 872-1974.

962 W. Eldorado St., 422-8149.

109 E. Lucile Ave., Forsyth, 875-7913.

3005 N. Water St., 877-9259.

2799 N. 22nd St., 425-2980.

1909 S. Mount Zion Rd., 864-4937.

1835 E. Eldorado St., 423-1775.

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Subway 145 E. Pershing Rd., 875-0885.

566 N. Brush College Rd., 233-2231.

1499 E. Eldorado St., 362-0123.

1400 Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth, 872-1121.

Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth, 872-6005.

1411 E. Mound Rd., 877-0978.

4224 Prospect Ave., 875-3910.

1135 W. Wood St., 422-2034.

355 N. Wyckles Rd., 233-3141.

331 W. 1st Dr., 422-8643.

1495 W. Main St., Mount Zion, 864-0309.

4625 E. Maryland St., 864-2221.

1580 N. Hwy. 121, Mount Zion, 864-0965.

1015 W. Eldorado St., 429-0496.

2300 N. Edward St., 876-8770.

248 N. Park St., Decatur.

4030 E. Boyd Rd., 876-0508.

Taco Bell 753 E. Pershing Rd., 875-0155.

1991 Mount Zion Rd., 864-2900.

1400 W. Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth, 876-1298

AREA 2 LINCOLN • MT. PULASKI • ILLIOPOLIS Christines Pit Stop 220 Old Route 36, Illiopolis, 486-5501.

Wedge Drive In 215 Dye Road, Illiopolis, 486-6012.

Dairy Queen 916 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, 732-7860.

Daphne's Family Restaurant 720 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, 735-1699.

Depot Restaurant McCarty's 101 North Chicago Street, Lincoln, 735-3311.

Domino's Pizza 415 Keokuk Street, Lincoln, 735-3333.

Don Panchito Mexican Restaurant 831 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, 735-9747.

First Wok 702 Keokuk Street, Lincoln, 732-7862.

Grapes & Grounds 121 South Sangamon Street, Lincoln, 732-6102.

Guzzardo's Italian Villa 509 Pulaski Street, Lincoln, 732-6370.

Hallie's Lunch Box 111 South Kickapoo St, Lincoln, 732-6923.

Hardee's of Lincoln 539 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, 732-6118.

Idle Hour Inn 404 Broadway Street, Lincoln, 732-9925.

Jimmy John's 422 Keokuk Street, Lincoln, 732-9914.

A & W Family Restaurant 1275 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, 732-6612.

Joe's Pizzeria 409 Pulaski Street, Lincoln, 732-3553.

Big Gus's Barbeque Woodlawn Rd, Lincoln, 732-9002.

KFC/Taco Bell 2775 Woodlawn Rd, Lincoln, 735-4805.

Blue Dog Inn 111 South Sangamon Street, Lincoln, 735-1743.

Long John Silver's Sea Food Shoppe 1301 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, 732-3622.

Bonanza 1121 Hickox, Lincoln, 732-4022.

Mary's Place 413 Pulaski Street, Lincoln, 732-2241.

Brandt's Arcade Cafe Inc. 513 Pulaski Street, Lincoln, 735-1443.

McDonald's 1109 Hickox, Lincoln, 732-9717.

Burger King 1503 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, 732-5797.

Papa John's Pizza 839 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, 732-6655.

Canteen Company 1725 1200th Avenue, Lincoln, 732-1184.

Sam Sorrento's Ristorante 521 Broadway Street, Lincoln, 732-6119.

Casey's Carry Out Pizza 1100 5th Street, Lincoln, 735-3976.

Steak & Shake 2901 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, 732-4325.

Chop Stick Chinese Restaurant 533 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, 735-2053.

Stuffed-Aria Pizza 102 5th Street, Lincoln, 732-3100.

City Buffet 819 Woodlawn Rd, Lincoln, 732-8665.

Subway 405 Keokuk Street, Lincoln, 732-7666.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 1013 Heitmann Drive, Lincoln, 732-4682.

Taco Bell KFC 2775 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, 735-4805.

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Tropics Family Steakhouse 1007 Hickox, Lincoln, 735-5226.

Rudy's Drive in Restaurant 308 South Portland Place, Clinton, 935-2011.

Vintage Fare 414 Pulaski Street, Lincoln, 732-5737.

Snappers Bar & Grill 304 Southside Sq, Clinton, 935-8515.

Wendy's 2815 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, 735-1011.

Dairy Bar 511 E. Chestnut, Lincoln, 792-3782 Pizzaman Video 120 East Cooke Street, Mount Pulaski, 792-5589.

Sorrento's Pizza 101 E. Washington St., Clinton, 935-4415.

Soto's Place 602 South Center Street, Clinton, 935-2336.

Subway 511 E.Van Buren St., Clinton, 935-4440.

The Lite Company 304 East McDonald Street, Mount Pulaski, 792-5074.

AREA 3 CLINTON • MONTICELLO BEMENT • CERRO GORDO Mama B'S Pizzeria 144 South Macon Street, Bement, 678-7005.

Rooster Inn 137 East Bodman St, Bement, 678-8411.

West End Pub 481 West Wilson St, Bement, 678-9096.

Casey's Carryout Pizza 1603 E. Washington St. Clinton, 935-3840.

China Wok 47 Cedar Square, Clinton, 935-8119.

Dairy Queen Brazier 16 Kelli Drive, Clinton, 935-8232.

El Rey Restaurant Inc. 616 W. Van Buren St., Clinton, 935-4892 Grecian Gardens Family Restaurant 424 W. Van Buren St., Clinton, 935-4324.

Hardee's 306 South Grant Street, Clinton 935-6222.

Jimmy John's 12 Kelli Drive, Clinton 935-0665.

Kentucky Fried Chicken 80 Clinton Plaza, Clinton, 935-2022.

La Tea Da 1100 S. Madison, Clinton, 935-8855 McDonalds Restaurant 1201 State Route 54 West, Clinton, 935-8522.

Monical's Pizza 1044 East Jemima Street, Clinton, 935-2919.

Pizza Hut 614 W. Van Buren St., Clinton, 435-8833

Ted's Garage - American Classic Grill 808 W. St. Hwy. 54, Clinton, 935-8008.

The Shack Restaurant 506 South Grant Street, Clinton, 935-4646.

Three Star Family Restaurant & Lounge 1161 State Route 54 West, Clinton, 935-4411.

AREA 4 TAYLORVILLE • PANA ASSUMPTION • MOWEAQUA

Brown Bag the Restaurant 212 W. Washington St., Monticello, 762-9221.

Aunt Sophie's 101 North Business 51, Assumption, 226-3711.

Buzz Cafe 204 W. Washington St., Monticello, 762-4343.

Dinner Bucket 129 South Chestnut Street, Assumption, 226-3700.

Casey's Carry Out Pizza 301 S. Market St., Monticello, 762-8121.

Mac's Diner 202 South Business 51, Assumption, 226-4297.

Corner Tavern 219 W. Washington St., Monticello, 762-4411.

Dairy Queen Brazier 101 W. Main St., Monticello, 762-7641.

Filippo's Pizza & Italian Food 200 S. Market St., Monticello, 762-2921.

Hardee's 309 N Market St., Monticello, 762-9911.

McDonalds 306 S. Market St., Monticello, 762-4910.

Monical's Pizza 707 W. Bridge St., Monticello, 762-8484.

Montgomery's On the Square 108 S. Charter St., Monticello, 762-3833.

Monticello Red Wheel 803 Iron Horse Lane, Monticello, 762-9829.

Pies by INGE 212 W. Washington St., Monticello, 762-9221.

Pizza Hut 777 W. Bridge St., Monticello, 762-8585.

Bruce's Place 201 N. Main St., Moweaqua, 768-3525.

Hog Trough Too 201 N. Main St., Moweaqua, 768-4646 Main Street Café 200 S. Main St., Moweaqua, 768-3896 Moweaqua Bowl 200 S. Main St., Moweaqua, 768-3896 Moweaqua Foods Deli & Pizza 227 S. Main St., Moweaqua, 768-3218 Korner Cafe 151 N. Macon St., Moweaqua, 674-3411 Main Street Carry Out 502 N. Main St., Moweaqua, 768-3013.

Moweaqua Bowl & Cafe Inc 200 S. Main St., Moweaqua, 768-3896.

Papa Ronnie’s Pizza 105 N. Main St., Moweaqua, 768-3288 Beyers Lake Estates 100 Beyers Lake, Pana, 539-4477.

Bob's Steak House 103 East 2nd Street, Pana, 562-4841.

Subway of Monticello 122 N Charter St., Monticello, 762-9039.

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Casey's Carry Out Pizza 1 West 2nd Street, Pana, 562-3900.

Common Ground 911 West Spresser Street, Taylorville, 824-2081.

Charlie's Diner 108 East 4th Street, Pana, 562-4221.

Country Kitchen 1606 West Spresser Street, Taylorville, 824-3111.

Dairy Queen 333 West 2nd Street, Pana, 562-3234.

Culver's 315 North Webster Street, Taylorville, 824-6331.

Frisina's Family Restaurant 2517 Illinois Route 16, Pana, 562-4041.

Domino's Pizza 106 West Park Street, Taylorville, 824-4222.

Hunter’s Bar & Grille 29 S. Locust St., Pana, 562-2161

El Rancherito 110 West Park Street, Taylorville, 287-1110.

Central III Poultry Processing LLC 119 N Circle 000 East, Arthur, 543-2937.

Linda's Family Restaurant 2563 Illinois Route 16, Pana, 562-4242.

Florinda's Italian Restaurant & Pizza 114 S. Main St., Taylorville, 287-2226.

Dairyland of Arthur Inc 310 East Columbia Street, Arthur, 543-2832.

Green Gables Restaurant 1025 W. Spresser St., Taylorville, 824-3646.

Dutch Oven Restaurant 116 East Illinois Street, Arthur, 543-2213.

Maustell's Pizza 118 East 2nd Street, Pana, 562-4121.

McDonald's Restaurant 1 South Poplar Street, Pana, 562-5087.

Oak Terrace Golf Course 100 Beyers Lake, Pana, 539-4477.

Pana Family Restaurant 165 Poplar St., Pana, 562-3999 Pizza Hut 708 Jackson St., Pana, 562-3926.

Pizza Man 800 Jackson St., Pana, 562-9321.

Rosebud Motel & Café 326 USHighway 51, Pana, 562-3929.

Sacred Heart Lunch Program 219 South Locust Street, Pana, 562-4405.

Joyce's Country Café 111 S. Washington St., Taylorville, 824-6561.

Jubelt's Bakery & Restaurant Taylorville, 824-4332.

Kentucky Fried Chicken 510 N. Webster St., Taylorville, 824-8137.

Long John Silver's 712 North Webster Street, Taylorville, 287-7011.

Lunch Box 119 South Washington Street, Taylorville, 824-9804.

Maustell's Pizza 1101 North Webster Street, Taylorville, 287-7282.

McDonald's 401 West Spresser Street, Taylorville, 824-4976

Subway 200 S. Poplar St., Pana, 562-3311.

Taste of China 6 East 2nd Street, Pana, 562-5599.

One East Market Inc 100 East Market Street, Taylorville, 824-5111.

AREA 5 ARCOLA • ATWOOD • HAMMOND TUSCOLA • ARTHUR • SULLIVAN SHELBYVILLE • BETHANY LOVINGTON • MATTOON CHARLESTON • EFFINGHAM

Korner Cafe 398 East SR 133, Arthur, 543-2457.

Noble Roman's Pizza 209 North Vine Street, Arthur, 543-4008.

R & I Restaurant 127 South Vine Street, Arthur, 543-2011.

The Old Heidelberg Steak House 128 South Vine Street, Arthur, 543-2332.

Vera's Family Meals 117 North Circle 000 East, Arthur, 543-2937.

Yoder's Kitchen 1195 East Columbia, Arthur, 543-2714.

Casey's Carry Out Pizza South Main, Atwood, 578-2820.

K'S Place 117 N. Main St., Atwood, 578-3750.

Pizza Hut of Taylorville 303 West Springfield Road, Taylorville, 824-4446.

Los Toros 103 S Main St, Atwood, 578-3273

Rene's Drug Store 201 West Main Crossing Street, Taylorville, 824-5323

Bethany Cafe 101 East Main Street, Bethany, 665-3584.

Bill's Toasty Shop 111 North Main Street, Taylorville, 824-4022.

Round Table Cafe 102 East Park Street, Taylorville, 824-9723.

Casey's Carryout Pizza 316 Highway 121 West, Bethany, 665-3661.

Bonnie’s Cafe 820 N. Webster St., Taylorville, 824-5653

Subway 1226 W. Springfield Rd., Taylorville, 824-5808.

324 N. Webster St., Taylorville, 824-4455.

Best Western Worthington Inn 920 W. Lincoln Ave., Charleston, 348-8161.

Angelo's Pizza 404 West Spresser Street, Taylorville, 824-8209.

Arby's 932 W. Springfield Rd, Taylorville, 824-2844.

Burger King 1220 W. Springfield Rd., Taylorville, 824-9588.

China Garden 201 W Bidwell St, Taylorville, 824-8868.

China Pavilion 301 North Main Street, Taylorville, 824-5698.

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Taco Bell 610 North Webster Street, Taylorville, 287-1077.

Taco Gringo 815 West Spresser Street, Taylorville, 824-3033.

Wendy's 700 N. Webster St, Taylorville, 824-4055

Sugars 101 S. Main St., Atwood, 578-3299.

Blimpie's 430 West Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 345-7827.

Boxa Grinders Pizza Wings & More 407 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 345-2692.

Charleston Days Inn 810 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston, 345-7689.

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China 88 Restaurant 1140 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 348-1232.

Pizza Hut 105 West Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 348-8213.

China Cafe 716 Jackson Avenue, Charleston, 348-5941.

Papa John's 426 West Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 348-8282.

Chubby's Pizza Charleston, 348-5454.

QQ Buffet 2138 Woodfall Drive, Charleston, 345-8838.

City Limits 920 W. Lincoln Ave., 348-8161.

Dairy Queen Brazier 20 State Street, Charleston, 345-6886.

Domino's Pizza 667 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 348-1626.

EL Krackers 1405 4th Street, Charleston, 348-8343.

El Rancherito 819 West Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 345-5038.

Jerry's Pizza Charleston, 345-284.1 Jimmy John's 1417 4th Street, Charleston, 345-1075.

Jitters & Bliss 424 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston, 345-7000.

Joey's Place 850 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 345-2466.

Kentucky Fried Chicken 2310 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 348-1106.

Lincoln Garden Family Restaurant 703 W. Lincoln Ave., Charleston, 345-5070.

Little Caesars Pizza 3 W. Lincoln Ave., Charleston, 345-4743.

Mac's Uptown Cellar 623 Monroe Avenue, Charleston, 345-4622.

Magic Wok 558 West Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 348-1169.

Marianne's Euro Deli On The N Side Of, Charleston, 348-7733.

McDonald's 12 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 348-0215.

McHugh's Double Drive Thru 4 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 345-1071.

Monical's Pizza 909 18th Street, Charleston, 348-7515.

Pagliai's Pizza 1600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 345-3890.

Party Barn at Riley Creek Stables 4370 W. State St., Charleston, 345-5971.

Roc's Black Front 410 6th Street, Charleston, 348-8018.

Russ & Lynda's 1305 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 345-6424.

STIX Restaurant & Sports Bar 1412 4th Street, Charleston, 345-7849.

South Side Cafe 614 Jackson Avenue, Charleston, 345-5089.

Subway 200 West Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, 348-7827.

Taco Bell 120 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, 345-2050.

The Haunting of Elsinore Charleston, 345-5971 Top of the Roc 410 6th Street, Charleston, 348-8018.

Veliou Lounge 611 Monroe Avenue, Charleston, 348-8055.

Wendys 300 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston, 345-7544.

What’s Cookin Restaurant & Catering 7th & Madison, Charleston, 345-7427.

Hammond Cafe 8266 US Highway 36, Hammond, 262-3314.

Scooter's Custard 8270 USHighway 36, Hammond, 262-3022.

Airport Steakhouse RR 16, Mattoon, 234-9433.

Alamo Steak House & Saloon Mattoon, 234-7337.

Angelo’s Pizza Mattoon, 258-6066.

Arbys 815 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, 234-7035.

Blimpie’s 4920 Lake Land Boulevard, Mattoon, 235-7770.

Burger King 1508 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, 234-8122.

C W Dandy’s 300 Broadway Avenue East, Mattoon, 235-0313.

Casey’s Carry-Out Pizza 2401 Marshall Avenue, Mattoon, 258-6912 Cody’s Road House Food & Spirits 1320 Broadway Ave. East, Mattoon, 235-1200.

Common Grounds 1612 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, 235-2326.

Cracker Barrel 1101 Charleston Ave. East, Mattoon, 234-9091 Dairy Queen Brazier 320 North 19th Street, Mattoon, 234-3644.

Dairy Queen Brazier 2 913 Charleston Ave., Mattoon, 235-0911.

Domino’s Pizza 1001 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, 235-7104.

El Rancherito 808 Lake Land Boulevard, Mattoon, 235-6566.

El Vaquero 201 Holiday Rd, Mattoon, 234-7290.

Elsinore Farm at Riley Creek 4370 West State Street, Mattoon, 345-5971.

Gill’s Restaurant 1121 Dewitt Avenue, Mattoon, 234-4032.

Gowin’s Restaurant & Catering 5206 Lerna Road, Mattoon, 234-6565.

Gunner Buc’s Pub & Grub 3020 Lake Land Boulevard, Mattoon, 235-0123.

Happy China 1418 Broadway Avenue, Mattoon, 258-6788 Hardee’s 1117 Lake Land Boulevard, Mattoon, 234-3845.

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Hunan Restaurant 116 South 17th Street, Mattoon, 234-4855.

Subway 1502A Lake Land Boulevard, Mattoon, 258-7827.

Mug Shots Bar & Grill 319 E. Main St., Shelbyville, 774-5244.

J P’S Sandwich Shop 2633 Paradise Road, Mattoon, 235-2111.

Subway 1800 Dewitt Avenue, Mattoon, 235-2782.

Pizza Hut 1215 West Main Street, Shelbyville, 774-4311.

TCBY 1121 Broadway Avenue East, Mattoon, 258-6303.

The Rosewood Room Eagle Creek Resort, Findlay, 800-876-3245.

Taco Bell 514 Broadway Avenue East, 235-1927.

The Shelby Bowl 1804 W. South First St., Shelbyville, 774-4443.

Wendy’s 1209 Broadway Avenue East, Mattoon, 235-6770.

Sit N Sip 216 E. Main St., Shelbyville, 774-5652.

Big Weenies Diner 1000 N. Morgan St., Shelbyville, 774-1007.

Stan’s Steak House 200 E. S. Second St., Findlay, 756-3392.

Bunker’s Bar & Grille Eagle Creek State Park, Findlay, 756-3456

Subway 1218 West Main Street, Shelbyville, 774-5500.

Coffee Cup Café 21 S. Broadway St., Herrick, 618-428-5511

Yen Ching Restaurant 1109 West Main Street, Shelbyville, 774-2345.

County Market Deli W. Route 16, Shelbyville, 774-5555

Subway Sandwiches 720 West Jackson Street, Sullivan, 728-4020.

The Courthouse Inn 260 East Main Street, Shelbyville, 774-1444.

Amishland Red Barn Buffet 1304 Tuscola Boulevard, Tuscola, 253-9022.

Crenshaw’s Lounge Eagle Creek State Park, Findlay, 756-3456

Burger King 1004 East Southline Road, Tuscola, 253-2757.

Dairy Queen 1600 West Main Street, Shelbyville, 774-3632.

Chinatown Chinese Restaurant 206 East Southline Road, Tuscola, 253-4173.

Druby's 520 West Main Street, Shelbyville, 774-5143.

Denny's Classic Diner 1104 Tuscola Boulevard, Tuscola, 253-6756.

The Farmhouse Family Restaurant E. Route 16, Shelbyville, 774-4098.

Los Potros 111 East Sale, Tuscola, 253-6750.

Jimmy John’s 900 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, 258-6400.

Johnny’s Bar & Grill 516 Piatt Avenue, Mattoon, 235-7720.

Jr’s Bar & Grill Inc 1412 Broadway Avenue, Mattoon, 258-9004.

Jumbo Buffet Mattoon, 234-8888.

Kentucky Fried Chicken 1000 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, 234-6886 Lee’s Famous Recipe Fried Chicken 800 Charleston Avenue, 235-3731.

Limousine Service 1920 Oak Avenue, Mattoon, 234-2224.

Long John Silver’s 1208 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, 235-5354.

McDonald’s 103 Dettro Drive Mattoon, 235-6438.

McDonald’s Mattoon, IL, 235-3013.

McDonald’s RR 45, Mattoon, 258-8333.

Monical’s Pizza 815 Broadway Avenue, Mattoon, 234-6442.

Noble Roman’s 1121 Broadway Avenue East, Mattoon, 258-6303.

Pagliacci’s Italian Dining 319 North Logan Street, Mattoon, 234-6000.

Papa John’s 801 Lake Land Boulevard, Mattoon, 234-4744 Pizza Hut 721 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, 234-4221 R & L’S SNAK Attack 1601 Old State Road, Mattoon, 234-7625.

Ramada Inn and Conference Center of Mattoon 300 Broadway Ave. East, Mattoon, 235-0313; (888) 628-8666 (toll-free) Sonic Drive-In 601 Lake Land Boulevard, 258-8012.

Spanky’s Burger and Brew 1920 Oak Avenue, Mattoon, 234-2224.

Steak N’ Shake 1400 Broadway Avenue, Mattoon, 235-1316.

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McDonald's RR 36, Tuscola, 253-5266.

Hazel Mae’s Diner Route 16, Tower Hill, 567-3400.

Herrick Café 6 N. Broadway St., Herrick, 618-428-5255.

Joe’s Pizza & Italian Foods 114 East Main Street, Shelbyville, 774-3535.

Just Like Grandmas 124 East Main Street, Shelbyville, 774-1721.

The Longbranch Bar & Grill 203 East Main Street, Shelbyville, 774-1700.

Loretta’s Café 117 W. Main St., Stewardson, 682-3611.

Martin's Steak & Chop House 1000 W. Main St., Shelbyville, 774-2777.

McDonald's 1012 W Main St, Shelbyville, 774-2939.

Monical's Pizza 900 S Court St, Tuscola, 253-4749.

Pizza Hut 1110 Tuscola Boulevard, Tuscola, 253-6767.

Recipe Las Penitas 125 West Sale Street, Tuscola, 253-3516.

Spicery Tea Room 815 Lakeshore Drive, Tuscola, IL 253-5091.

Subway Sandwiches & Salads Highway 36, Tuscola, 253-5050 The Hide Out 630 East US Highway 36, Tuscola, 253-9559.

Tuscany Steak & Pasta House 105 West Southline Street, Tuscola

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HOPPING

Shopping in mid-Central Illinois is an enjoyable experience for the whole family. A variety of shops, from department stores to small boutiques, will tempt one and all.

Visit a few retailers today, and take home just what you were searching for.

The downtown area is always a good place to start, and Decatur is no exception. You can browse the unique boutiques and shops, and enjoy an atmosphere where history and the future meet. Downtown Decatur shopping includes, Fox’s Den, Brass Horn, Talbot’s, Raupp’s Shoes and Flora Gems.

Throughout Decatur you’ll also find many other shopping opportunities, including Fairview Plaza, Brettwood Village, Northgate Shopping Center and two Wal-Mart Super Centers (north and east). On Decatur’s north end you’ll also find a Circuit City.

Just north of Decatur, in Forsyth, is Hickory Point Mall, which features more than 70 retailers. The mall is anchored by Von Maur, Bergner’s, Kohl’s, Sears and J.C. Penney. Other stores include Waldenbooks, Old Navy and Zales. Near Hickory Point Mall are several other businesses, including Best Buy, Lowe’s, Menards

and Coziahr Harley-Davidson/Buell.

And that’s just the Decatur area.

Go to any community in midCentral Illinois and you’ll find unique and quality shopping plentiful. Many communities mix history and shopping around the town square area. It’s a hometown quality and feel you can only get from “mom and pop” businesses.

And if you go to Illinois Amish country, don’t forget to watch out for the horse-drawn carriages.

If you like shopping at outlet malls, then take a quick drive to Tuscola and visit the Tanger Outlet Center, where you can buy from more than 45 brand name manufacturers.

No matter the length of your shopping list or the length of your stay, there is something for everyone. Browse the boutiques and visit mid-Central Illinois stores for the best in shopping variety

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875-3131 www.hickorypointbank.com Member FDIC

atm guide

Downtown 225 N. Water Street, drive-up

Mt. Zion Road U.S. 36 & Rt. 121, drive-up

Brettwood Village Shopping Center 3030 N. Water St., drive-up

Forsyth 1401 W. Hickory Point Drive, drive-up

South Shores 398 W. 1st Drive, drive-up

Decatur Memorial Hospital 2300 N. Edward St., Patient Registration

Takes American Express, Discover, Novus, MasterCard, Cirrus, Plus, Visa

Decatur Super Pantry 1089 W. Eldorado

Staley Office Building 2200 E. Eldorado

130 N. Water St. 217.424.1111

Super Pantry 3810 E. William St. Rd.

www.busey.com

Ash Ave & US 51 202 E. Ash Ave.*

Woodmound Plaza Mound and Woodford Brush College & William St. 3795 E. William St. Mach 1 101 E. Pershing Rd.

North 2505 N. Water St.*

Mt. Zion JJ’s Whoa and Go 1555 W. Main

Main Bank 130 N. Water St.* University Corner Shop 1096 W. Main St.

Mt. Zion Plaza 2070 Mt. Zion Rd.*

Southtowne Plaza 399 W. 1st Drive

Mt. Zion Main 1120 N. State Hwy. 121*

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HINGS TO DO

AREA 1

DECATUR • MT. ZION • FORSYTH ANTIQUES Bailey’s Corner 324 E. Ruehl, Forsyth, 877.4211 Downtown Antiques 254 W. Main, Decatur, 422.2228 Lily Pad 2125 East Eldorado Street, Decatur, 422.6095 Past Perfect Antiques & Gifts 1220 E. Pershing Road #1, Decatur, 876.7173 Remember When Antiques 4310 West Main Street, Decatur, 233.1059 Wabash Depot Antique 780 E. Cerro Gordo St., Decatur, 233.0800 ART GALLERIES The Art Shop 2828 N. Main, Decatur, 876.0823 Baron Studio & Gallery 1416 N Oakland Ave., Decatur, 424.1659 Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum 3635 E. State Rt. 36, Decatur, 791-5793 Decatur Area Arts Council 125 N. Water, Decatur, 423.3189 Kirkland Fine Arts Center 1184 W. Main, Decatur, 424.6318 North Fork Folk Art Center 5326 North Fork Road, Decatur, 422.0114 Nova Gallery of Art and Framing 160 E. Main, Decatur, 423.8606 Blue Connection 117 N. Water St. Decatur, 428-0112 Your Request Art Gallery & Boutique 3777 North Woodford Street, Decatur, 875.7085

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BIKING, HIKING & RECREATION Rock Springs Conservation Area/Fairview Bikeway, this scenic 2.9mile paved trail passes through the wooded Sangamon River bottom from Fairview Park to Rock Spriings Center. Bicycle and pedestrian-only bridges span Stevens Creek and the Sangamon River, 423-7708.

Rock Springs Conservation Area Hiking trails of varying lengths are graded from easy to difficult. Open 7 a.m. to sunset daily, 423-7708.

Sand Creek Conservation Area South Franklin St. Rd. Hiking and equestrian trails totaling 7.6 miles. Open 7:00 am to sunset daily. Check the website for trail conditions: www.maconcountyconservation.org.

423-7708.

Fort Daniel Conservation Area 4975 Fort Daniel Road. 4.5 miles of hiking trails, picnic pavilion and playground. Open 7:00 am to sunset daily.

Spitler Woods State Natural Area 705 Spitler Park Drive Mt. Zion, IL 62549, 217.864.3121 Forsyth Bike & Walking Path The path starts at the Forsyth Village Hall, 877-9445.

BOATING Boating on Lake Decatur is allowed yearround with a permit at the cashier’s window on the second floor of the Decatur Civic Center. One-day permits may also be purchased for $5. For general information call the Lake Management Office, 424-2837.

For licensing questions, call 424-2709.

BOWLING Spare Time Lanes-11th Frame 2870 N Jasper St, Decatur, 875.3141, 875.3142

camping sites, 16 with 30 amp electrical service.

Picnic tables and grills. Water and dump station available, showers and flush toilets. Hiking trails, playground, and creek fishing. Open MayOctober. Call for rates 423-7708 or visit: www.maconcountyconservation.org.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Rock Springs Conservation Area Trails are open from 7:00 am to sunset whenever there is at least four inches of snow on the ground. Free. Skis, poles and boots can be rented – call for fees and snow conditions. 423-7708.

DANCING The Dance Centre 3163 N. Woodford, Decatur, 877.8876 The Greater Decatur Y School of Dance 220 W. McKinley Ave. , Decatur YWCA 872-9922, YMCA 872-9622 Country Wranglers 362-1310 Debbies Dance Studio 2828 N. Main, Decatur 877-9009 Dorothy Foster Dance 180 S. Glencoe, Decatur, 423-8907 Jacqulyen’s Hawaiian Dancing 9219 E. William St. Oakley, 763-6018 Studio B 864-3115 or 422-1269 FISHING Lake Decatur Fishing permitted with a state license.

For size limits and other restrictions, call the Lake Management Office, 424-2837.

Rock Springs Conservation Area Three ponds. State of Illinois limits and restrictions apply. State fishing license is required. 423-7708.

FITNESS CENTERS Curves for Women 2605 N. Water St., 877-0687 1582 N. State Hwy 121, 864-2745 Decatur Athletic Club 1010 Southside Dr., 423-7020 Decatur Indoor Sports Center 1295 W. Wood St., 429-3472 Club Fitness 2807 N. Main St., 872-2777

Pla-Mor Lanes 2121 North 22nd Street, Decatur, 428.2222 CAMPING Friends Creek Conservation Area Located near Argenta. Campground has 35

121 Fitness 1000 N. State Hwy 121, 864-5000 Greater Decatur Y 220 W. McKinley Ave., 872-9622

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Image Health & Fitness 2003 N. 22nd St. (behind Pla-Mor Lanes), 424-9925 It Figures 2024 S. Mt. Zion Rd., 864-9315 GO-KARTS Pla-Mor/Pla-Land 2135 N. 22nd St. (behind Pla-Mor Lanes) Race mini-NASCAR go-karts around an almost 1/4-mile track, 233-6814.

HOCKEY Ages 4 through high school can enjoy ice action by joining house teams at the Decatur Civic Center arena or travel teams playing home and away games.

HORSEBACK RIDING Big Creek Riding Stables 4961 E. Lost Bridge Rd. Private lessons and group lessons, trail riding (horses available to rent) and birthday parties. Registered horse shows, rodeos, team penning and roping competitions held throughout the year, 8643436.

Sand Creek Conservation Area Franklin Street Road. Daily trail riding rates: Macon County residents free; all others-$2 per day or $18 per year. Riders must bring their own horses. 423-7708.

White Pines Ranch Corner of Walmsley & Allen Rd. Decatur, 865-2826 ICE SKATING Decatur Civic Center Arena October through March.

Call for session times, 422-6161

Car and motorcycle shows are popular throughout the summer.

SLEDDING Griswold Conservation Area West of Blue Mound. Bring your sleds from 7 a.m. - sunset daily, snow and weather permitting. Just off Illinois 48—Free, 423.7708.

Nelson Park Near Lake Decatur, on Nelson Park Blvd., offers exciting, fun-filled, hilly terrain. Call Decatur Park District for hours 422.5911.

SOFTBALL & BASEBALL Fans Field, Sunnyside & Rotary Park Diamonds Open May 9-Oc.r 12, 422-8535 Borg-Warner Sports Complex 429-0788

Fairview Park Tennis Complex Free—Nominal fee to reserve courts.

Open May-October, 7 a.m. to dusk.

For reservations, call 421.7432 or 422.8535.Free tennis courts are located in city parks, including Kiwanis, Sinawik, South Shores and Cresthaven.

THEATRES Avon Theatre PO Box 1190, Decatur, 422.8151

Balancing how you live with how you bank.

GO-KARTS

MINIATURE GOLF Paul’s Puttin’ Place Nelson Park Boulevard. Regular hours are April-October, weather permitting. Call for hours, 422.2316.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES BOWLING

Pla-Mor and Pla-Land 2135 N. 22nd St., 362.5965

POOL TABLE

ROLLER SKATING Skateland of Decatur, Inc. 3710 Greenswitch Rd. Bring your own skates or rental skates are available.

Inline skates are welcome.

Call 872.0306 for price and hours.

SKATEBOARDING Skate Park at Fairview Park Open 8 a.m.-dusk—7 days a week. Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. & Sun. is for skateboarding.

Tues. & Thurs. is for BMX bikes.

TENNIS Decatur Athletic Club 1010 Southside Dr. Call for fees and to schedule court time, 423.7020.

MINIATURE GOLF Great family fun that’s affordable!

DECATUR: 130 N. Water St. • (217)424-1111 202 E. Ash Ave. • (217)425-8381 2505 N. Water St. • (217)424-5111 2070 S. Mt. Zion Rd. • (217)864-2300 MT. ZION: 1120 State Hwy. 121 • (217)864-2386 SHELBYVILLE: 200 W. Main St. • (217)774-5515 busey.com

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Lincoln Square Theatre 127 North Main Street, Decatur, 422.4300 Strand Cinemas 5130 East Fitzgerald Road, Decatur, 864.4272 Hickory Point Twelve Cinemas 150 Hickory Point Court, Forsyth, 875.1618, www.gkctheatres.com WALL SPORTS Decatur Athletic Club 1010 Southside Dr. Call 423-7020.

Greater Decatur Y 220 W. McKinley Ave. Raquetball, handball and squash. Call to schedule court time, 8729622.

Decatur Indoor Sports Center 1295 W. Wood St. Rock climbing, wall, group rates available and reservations are encouraged, 429-3472.

AREA 2 LINCOLN • MT. PULASKI • ILLIOPOLIS ANTIQUES B & K Antiques & Collectibles 513 Pulaski Street, Lincoln, 732.4900 Browning Edwin D & Gladys 114 South Chicago Street, Lincoln, 732.2523 Cherished Memories 117 South Kickapoo Street, Lincoln, 735.4186 Red Barn Antiques 114 South Chicago Street, Lincoln, 732.2523 BIKING, HIKING & RECREATION Edward R. Madigan State Fish & Wildlife Area 1366 1010th Avenue Lincoln, IL 62656, 217.735.2424 Edward R. Madigan (1936-1994) was honored for his lifelong dedication to state and national public service when Railsplitter State Park was renamed in his memory in 1995. The site is along Salt Creek in Logan County on the south edge of Lincoln.This 723-acre site is an ideal destination for those looking for a quiet and peaceful experience.

The State of Illinois acquired the land in 1970 from the Department of Mental Health. Development of the park started in 1971.

Species of trees now in the area include oak, walnut, sycamore, ash, hackberry and hickory. The park is the home of the largest sycamore tree in Illinois. Native birds and wildlife abound.

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Lincoln Trail State Park 16985 E. 1350th Rd. Marshall, IL, 826.2222 Whether you are looking for history, unusual plant life or recreation, Lincoln Trail State Park has something to interest you.

Located just west of Illinois Route 1, two miles south of Marshall in Clark County, the area is named after the trail Abraham Lincoln's family followed en route from Indiana to Illinois in 1831. Three Native American groups, the Miami, Kickapoo and Mascouten, occupied the site before it was ceded to the United States in the early 19th century.

Today, visitors to the 1,023-acre park can enjoy the sights of an American Beech woods; wildflowers, including the unusual squaw-root and beech drops; and recreational activities such as boating, camping, fishing, hiking and winter sports.

There is truly something for everyone.

THEATRES Lincoln Cinemas 215 South Kickapoo Street, Lincoln, 732.4176 Lincoln Community Theatre Po Box 374, Lincoln, 735.2614 Maple Club Dinner Theatre 1458 State Route 121, Lincoln, 735.1275

AREA 3 CLINTON • MONTICELLO BEMENT • CERRO GORDO ANTIQUES Clinton Antique Mall 1439 State Route 54 West, Clinton, 935.8846 Gathering Place Antiques & Gifts 502 West Side Square, Clinton, 935.3244 Petals and Porch Posts 119 East Bodman Street, Bement, 678.3714 Skinner’s Coachhouse Antiques NE Corner of South Market and Sage Drive, Monticello, 762.8425.

ART GALLERIES Prairie Fire Glass Studio, Inc. 217 W. Washington, Monticello Virtu 220 W. Washington St., Monticello, 762.7790

Ziemer Gallery 210 West Washington Street, Monticello, 762.9786, www.ziemergallery.com

BIKING, HIKING & RECREATION Architectural Tour State Street in Monticello was once known as “Millionaires Row.” For information and a walking / auto tour guide of State Street and lovely Charter Street, contact the Monticello Chamber of Commerce at 800.952.3396.

Nick’s Park Community Playground Nick’s began as a memorial to a young Monticello boy. The entire family will enjoy time at the park and playground at the City of Monticello water tower.

Lodge Park Lodge Park is just north of Monticello on Route 105, north of Interstate 72, exit 166. It has camping and picnic sites adjacent to the Sangamon River which meanders through the park. Call 217.762.4531.

Weldon Springs State Park 1159 500 North , R.R. 2, Box 87 Clinton, IL 935.2644 Lying just southeast of Clinton in DeWitt County, Weldon Springs State Recreation Area is a 550-acre park for all seasons.

Weldon Springs' recreational agenda is among the most comprehensive in the state park system, offering recreational opportunities year-round. During the milder seasons, you are invited to fish, boat, picnic, camp, hike, and view wildlife. Or, you might want to pitch horseshoes at the park's tournament-quality horseshoe pits. When the snow flies, hardier outdoors persons not only continue many of the warmer weather pursuits, but add sledding and tobogganing on a one-eighth mile hill, ice fishing and crosscountry skiing to the itinerary of their visit.

Clinton Lake State Recreation Area R.R. #1, Box 4, , DeWitt, IL 61735 935.8722 If you’re looking for the ideal place to drop your line and catch a record fish, look no farther than Clinton Lake State Recreation Area. Recreational opportunities abound at this 9,300-acre facility, just 3 miles east of Clinton in central Illinois. From picnicking, hiking and camping to swimming, water skiing and boating to hunting for upland game, people from all over the Midwest flock to Clinton Lake to enjoy the great outdoors.

If just relaxing and watching the animal life is your interest, Clinton Lake has various small mammals and nearly 40 species of birds, including osprey, which dive into the lake for fish. In the spring, it is the place to search for morels. In the fall, it is ablaze with a rainbow of color.

HIKING Clinton Lake. Eagles, ospreys, turkey vultures and many kinds of waterfowl can be seen as you hike the 23 miles of trails at

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Clinton Lake. Your travels here take you past a prairie restoration area, through pines, along rolling shoreline and across intermittent streams. Timbered hardwood areas make for some gorgeous fall scenery, but sights along one of the trails can be enjoyed only by seasoned, experienced hikers. North Fork Trail at 9.3 miles is long and difficult with very steep slopes. If peacefulness and beautiful country are what you crave, North Fork Trail at Clinton Lake could be just your ticket.

Weldon Springs. Birders love Weldon Springs State Park, which tells you something about the variety of birds found there. But wildlife observers and nature lovers of all kinds enjoy the parkís wealth of beauty. Selfguiding Lakeside Nature Trail winds for 2 miles around the lake and features 29 interpretive stations. Its stairways and footbridges give it a moderately difficult rating. Salt Creek Backpack Trail, also moderate, is 4 miles long. In all, there are approximately 7 miles of trails, some of which double as cross-country ski trails in winter, something to keep in mind next time the white stuff falls.

Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area R.R. # 1 Box 42-A, Bethany, IL 61914, 665.3112 Located along the Kaskaskia and West Okaw Rivers near Sullivan, the Lake Shelbyville Fish and Wildlife Management Area offers some of the best hunting, river fishing and nature study opportunities in the state. The two areas contain over 6000 acres of mixed habitats including forests, prairies, restored grasslands, old fields, brush, wetlands, rivers, streams, and cropland. All are situated in the upper reaches of the 34,000-acre Lake Shelbyville project area.

Eagle Creek State Park P.O. Box 16, Findlay, IL, 62534, 756.8260 Four miles southeast of Findlay, the sites encompass 11,100-acres of water, 250 miles of shoreline and large tracts of carefully maintained indigenous woodland ideal for camping, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, fishing, water skiing, pontoon boating, windsurfing or just plain bobbing and drifting on the glittering expanse of the lake itself.

In addition to the small, friendly wooded campgrounds and the action on the lake, large herds of deer frequent these areas and are always an exciting and inspiring sight.

Portions of the park have been cleared of physical barriers and are accessible to disabled visitors.

Wolf Creek State Park R. R. 1, Box 99, Windsor 61957, 459.2831 Eight miles northwest of Windsor, the sites encompass 11,100 acres of water, 250 miles of shoreline and large tracts of carefully

AREA 4 TAYLORVILLE • PANA ASSUMPTION • MOWEAQUA ANTIQUES Karla's Kollectibles & Antique Mall 16 US Highway 51, Pana, 562.2344 Historic Route 66 winds through many Mid-Central Illinois communities.

Second Hand Rose 106 East 2nd Street, Pana, 562.5214

maintained indigenous woodlands ideal for camping, horseback riding, snowmobiling, boat fishing, water skiing, pontoon boating, windsurfing or just plain bobbing and drifting on the glittering expanse of the lake itself.

In addition to visiting the small, friendly wooded campgrounds or taking part in the action on the lake, swimming is available from the beach. You can also take a leisurely stroll through nearby forests. An abundance of deer, pheasant, rabbits, wild turkey and songbirds are almost always visible.

Portions of the park have been cleared of physical barriers and are accessible to disabled visitors.

ART GALLERIES The Studio 102 South Main Street, Taylorville, 824.4575

HIKING Eagle Creek and Wolf Creek at Lake Shelbyville. Five scenic miles of trails provide tranquil and refreshing sojourns in the forests at Eagle Creek State Park at Lake Shelbyville.

Also at Eagle Creek is a 12-mile backpack trail and 3 miles of cross-country ski trails. Nearby at Wolf Creek State Park, there are an additional 9 miles of hiking trails, plus a 15.5mile horse trail many people enjoy walking and snowmobiling in the winter. There is a 3mile cross-country ski trail for winter fun.

Deer counting is a favorite pastime among hikers, and birders who come to view the bluebirds, purple martins and orioles are seldom disappointed.

Shelbyville Wildlife Management Area. For viewing marsh, woodland and prairie birds, few places can top Shelbyville Wildlife Management Area. Fishhook Nature Trail is a 4.5-mile, self-guiding hike that takes you completely around a waterfowl area and to an observation deck. The best times to observe a variety of wildlife are in October, prior to waterfowl season, and in April. Trails are not closed to hikers during hunting season, so wear blaze orange during that time.

THEATRES Roseland Theatre 507 West 3rd Street, Pana, 562.5141

BOWLING Tom's Bowl and Lounge 112 South Macon Street, Bement Clinton Bowl 820 West Van Buren Street, Clinton, 935.9000 Foster’s Bowl 14 N. Market St., Monticello, 762-5726

BOWLING Moweaqua Bowl & Cafe Inc 200 South Main Street, Moweaqua, 768.3896 Pana Bowl 1206 E. Jackson St., Pana, 562.3414 New North Lanes 820 N. Webster St., Taylorville, 824.2162 Olde Bowling Alley Inc 300 S. Spresser St., Taylorville, 824.5737

Cinema I & II 117 W. Main Crossing St., Taylorville, 824.3060

AREA 5 ARCOLA • ATWOOD • HAMMOND TUSCOLA • ARTHUR • SULLIVAN SHELBYVILLE • BETHANY LOVINGTON • MATTOON CHARLESTON • EFFINGHAM ANTIQUES Arcola Emporium Antiques 201 East Main Street, Arcola, 268.4523 Past Memories 214 East Main Street, Arcola, 268.3239 Upfront Antiques 208 East Main Street, Arcola, 268.3306 Buggy Wheel Crafts & Antiques 214 South Vine Street, Arthur, 543.2311 Arches Market Place 200 South Main Street, Findlay, 756.8243 Prairie Sisters Antique Mall 104 West Sale Street, Tuscola, 253.5211 THE VISITORS GUIDE • SPRING/SUMMER 2010 27

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Jake's Antiques RR 16, Shelbyville, 774.4223 Wooden Nickel Antiques 140 East Main Street, Shelbyville, 774.3735 B & J Antiques RR 3, Sullivan, 728.2563 Old School Market 208 West Jackson Street, Sullivan, 728.3166 Time Machine...

Vintage Railroad Pocketwatches RR1 Box 53A, Sullivan, 752.6564 Route 36 Antiques 101 East Southline Road, Tuscola, 253.9110 ARCHERY / SHOOTING Redman’s Archery, Inc. 105 Archery Dr., Dieterich, 925.5414 Effingham Sportman’s Club Lake Sara Dam ART GALLERIES Country Heritage Gallery 1304 Tuscola Blvd, Tuscola, 253.3881 Fine Arts Center in Tuscola 211 East Overton Street, Tuscola, 253.6699 BIKING, HIKING & RECREATION General Dacey Bike Trail at Lake Shelbyville 774.3951 The General Dacey trail concept plan is a multi-partnered regional effort to expand recreational trail opportunities into a 170mile trail network that will provide opportunities for bicycling, hiking and other recreational trial uses. It will also provide offroad connectivity between local communities, public recreation area and other interesting and scenic attractions in the region.

Hidden Springs State Forest Clarksburg The forest has seeps, bogs and small marshes, as well as flora. There is a pine management demonstration area, a forest demonstration area and several picnic areas, including Rolling Meadows and Big Tree. There are four trails throughout the forest, two campground areas and plenty of fishing and hunting. There are ample places to watch the wildlife in the area as well.

The Trails of Lake Shelbyville Bo Wood Trail Length: 0.5 miles Located at the entrance of Bo Wood Campground, this trail winds through an over story of oak and hickory trees. A park bench situated on a bluff offers a scenic view of the lake.

Coon Creek Trail Length: 0.7 miles Located in Coon Creek Campground, this 0.7-mile trail is self-guided. Among the 28 SPRING/SUMMER 2010 • THE VISITORS GUIDE

highlights are a lookout tower, swinging bridge and succession pond. A variety of trees, flowers and ferns are identified along this truly scenic trail.

Camp Camfield 1978 YCC trail: 1.2 miles 1979 YCC trail: 2.2 miles Both trails offer picturesque views of the lake and outdoor amphitheaters. Both trails pass by small ponds, which are not only photogenic, but are excellent fishing sites as well. A restored prairie is located at the trail entrance. Among the plants reintroduced in this are is Big Bluestem, Switch grass, Indian grass, Smooth Aster and Black-eyed Susan.

Okaw Bluff Trail Length: 1.2 miles This trail is located at the entrance of the Okaw Bluff group camp. It winds along a bluff overlooking the lake and beside a 100-acre wetland, includes two photographic stands and a wetlands/waterfowl viewing stand. The Great Blue Heron, Spotted Sandpiper and the Canadian Goose are a few of the species you may encounter.

Little Chief Illini Trail 774.3951 The Little Illini trail begins at Lone Point Campground and ends near Arrowhead Campground. An open-air Adirondack shelter with a fire ring and picnic table is available near the end of the Little Illini trail by reservation only.

BIRD WATCHING Bliss Park S. Fifth St., Effingham, 342.5304 Community Park East Temple Ave., Effingham, 342.4415 Evergreen Hollow Park West Evergreen Ave, Effingham, 342.4415 Hendelmeyer Park 1906 S. Fourth St., Effingham, 342.4415 Lake Sara Area Route 32-33 North BOWLING K-Bowl N. Keller Dr., Effingham, 342.4145 (Next to Keller Convention Center.)

Shelby Bowl 1804 W. South 1st St, Shelbyville, 774.4443 Silver Dollar Lanes 2300 S. Banker St., Effingham, 342.3939 CAMPING Camp Lakewood 1217 W. Rickelman Ave., Effingham, 342.6233 Lake Sara Camp Ground Beach Road, Lake Sara, Effingham, 868.2964

HUNTING AND WILDLIFE Lake Shelbyville 774.2244 Approximately 12,000 of the 23,000 land acres at Lake Shelbyville are rustic, forested areas. The remaining land acres are open or brush covered. This provides an ideal setting for visitors hunting for pheasant, dove, quail, rabbit, deer, wild turkey, squirrel, coyote, fox, raccoon, woodcock and waterfowl.

Hidden Springs State Forest, 10 miles southeast of Shelbyville, offers nearly 1,000 acres open to hunting. Lands are managed by the Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

MINATURE GOLF Evergreen Mini Golf Evergreen Hollow Park, West Evergreen Ave., Effingham, 342.2544 (April to October) PARKS Bliss Park S. Fifth St., Effingham, 342.5304 Community Park East Temple Ave., Effingham, 342.4415 Evergreen Hollow Park West Evergreen Ave, Effingham, 342.4415 Hendelmeyer Park 1906 S. Fourth St., Effingham, 342.4415 Hendelmyer Park Recreation Center 1906 S. Fourth St., Effingham, 342.4415 SWIMMING Kluthe Memorial Swimming Pool West Evergreen Ave, Effingham, 342.4415 Effingham Beach Lake Sara, Effingham, 868.2964 TENNIS Community Park East Temple Ave., Effingham, 342.4415 Evergreen Hollow Park West Evergreen Ave., Effingham, 342.4415 Hendelmeyer Park 1906 S. Fourth St., Effingham, 342.4415 THEATERS Village Mall Cinema Village Square Mall South Route 45, Effingham, 347.5997 Heart Theatre 133 E. Jefferson, Effingham, 342.6161 The Little Theatre On The Square 16 E. Harrison Street, Sullivan, 728-7375

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Sun N Fun Golf Course

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Monticello Golf Club

720 W Marion St, Monticello, 762-2831

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Rural Route 1, Moweaqua, 768-3411

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Oak Terrace Golf Course

100 Beyers Lk, Pana, 539-4477

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Pana Country Club

411 E 9th St, Pana, 562-2641

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1460 E 1000 N Rd, Taylorville, 824-5521

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Taylorville Country Club

Lincoln Trail, Taylorville, 824-5161

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Vandalia Country Club

1110 S. 8th St. (618) 283-1365

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Ramsey Lake Golf Course

Ramsey Lake Rd. (618)-423-2261

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2000 N Prairie, Tuscola, 253-6644

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Shelby Country Club

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Sullivan Country Club

Rural Route 3, Sullivan, 728-4406

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Timberlake Golf Course

Rural Route 3, Sullivan, 797.6496

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Angus Links Golf Course

Hwy 16 Route 1, Windsor, 459.2805

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W. Rt. 40, Effingham, 347-0423

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Cardinal Golf Course

15737 N. Beach Rd., Effingham, 868-2860

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Charleston Country Club

Country Club Dr., Charleston, 345-9711

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Bent Tree Golf Course

14618 E. CR 400 N., Charleston, 348-1611

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6489 Meadowview Ln. Mattoon, 258-7888

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AFTER 5 LIVE Decatur. Blue Connection, 117 N. Water St. Spotlight Artist of the night is Grace De Clerck, presenting her Drawings.

Complementary food and beverages. 4280112 or www.millikinblueconnection.com.

March 6 THE MAHLER THIRD Decatur. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St. Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra’s acclaimed Mahler cycle continues with the unique and expansive Third Symphony, a concert (with intermission) unto itself. In this vast expanse, the Orchestra is joined by mezzo soprano Helen M. Gibbons, and the Millikin Women and Millikin Concert Youth Chorale, both directed by Beth Holmes.

424-6318.

March 7 MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY WIND ENSEMBLE AND CONCERT BAND Decatur. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St. The Millikin bands perform the finest music including traditional through contemporary literature for winds, brass and percussion. 424-6318.

March 9 HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL Decatur. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St. This annual noncompetitive festival features high school bands from around Central Illinois. 4246318.

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March 25 MARTINIS FOR CATS Decatur Area Arts Council, 125 N Water St. Benefit for Homeward Bound Pet Shelter an evening of martinis, food, and silent auction. 875-1910.

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SLIDE IRISH MUSIC Decatur. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St. Slide has the unique ability to combine traditional Irish music with contemporary hits. Their sensitive whistle harmonies and driving, high-powered strings are sure to bring the luck of the Irish to Central Illinois just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. $6-$16. 424-6318.

30th ANNUAL QUILT FEST Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary Anderson Plaza. Raffle quilt, quilter’s boutique, free demonstrations, door prizes and merchant mall with more than 25 fiber art dealers. 10 a.m. www.decaturquiltguild.com.

March 5 FIRST FRIDAY ON THE SQUARE Downtown Monticello, Monticello Main Street. Walk the downtown and enjoy each restaurant and retailer, experiencing the charm of downtown Monticello. 5 p.m. 7629318.

BabyTalk present a free program of music, stories, and fun for families with very small children. free/handicapped accessible For more information call 217-424-2900

March 13 SECOND SATURDAY BOOK SALE Decatur Public Library, 130 N. Franklin St. Used books and other items discounted for sale. 424-2900.

March 19-21 HOME, LAWN & GARDEN SHOW Decatur Civic Center, #1 Gary K Anderson Plaza. Demonstrations, information, free estimates, talk to the experts. $3. 422-7300 or www.decaturciviccenter.org.

March 21 CHAMBER SERIES: NEW YORK SHOWCASE Decatur. Madden Auditorium, Decatur Public Library 130 N. Franklin St. Millikin University’s Department of Theatre & Dance sends seniors annually to New York City where they showcase their talents for agents, casting directors, and other theatre professionals. Come hear their performances following their return from New York. 424-6318.

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March 26 – 28 MONTI-SELL-O COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Monticello City Center. Go garage saleing in the winter; come indoors and see what deals there are at this community garage sale. 762.2583

March 27 ROCKIN’ THE MADDEN ARTS CENTER Decatur. Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St. The STILL vs. Voodoo Groove. Two concerts in one evening – at the same time.

One group will be on the first floor, while the other will be on the third. $20. 7 p.m.

423-3189.

APRIL April 1 – 3 PRIDE OF THE PRAIRIE SPRING MARBLE SHOW Decatur. Country Inn & Suites, 5150 Hickory Point Frontage Rd. Out-of-state enthusiasts will mingle with aficionados from all over Central Illinois to create a wall-to-wall collectible marble experience. 9 a.m. 422-8454.

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Decatur. Albert Taylor Theatre, Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St. Neil Simon’s work is a hilarious and moving story of a family working to make ends meet between the Great Depression and the beginning of World War II. $8-11. 424-6318.

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SPRING BAKE SALE Taylorville Memorial Hospital. 10 a.m. 8244919.

LULLABY CONCERT Decatur Public Library, 130 N. Franklin, Decatur The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra’s student string ensemble and

EGG DROP KERPLOP Decatur. Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55 S. Country Club Rd. Humpty Dumpty look out for this egg drop contest. Noon. 423-5437.

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from an expert at the kickoff event Friday and spend Saturday hunting the elusive morel. Enjoy a rich mushroom soup over spaghetti, baked potato or just by itself. 7742244 or 1-800-874-3529.

FIRST FRIDAY ON THE SQUARE Downtown Monticello, Monticello Main Street. Walk the downtown and enjoy each restaurant and retailer, experiencing the charm of downtown Monticello. 5 p.m.

762.9318.

April 23 – 25 CELEBRATION: A FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Charleston. Eastern Illinois University campus quad. A celebration of a multitude of arts. Everything from blacksmithing to watercolor, accompanied by live performances and a variety of unique food vendors. 581-2113.

April 3 BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY & CRITTER EGG HUNT Decatur. Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd. Search for treats and enjoy free zoo admission following the hunt (carousel and train fees still apply). 8:30 a.m. (breakfast), 1:30 p.m. (egg hunt). 421-7435.

Chili cook-off competitions can be found in many Mid-Central Illinois communities.

April 9 AFTER 5 LIVE Decatur. Blue Connection 117 N. Water St. Spotlight Artist of the night is Erica Reese presenting her drawings, paintings, and prints. 428-0112 or www.millikinblueconnection.com.

April 9 – 11 SHELBY COUNTY ART SHOW Shelby County Fairgrounds 4H Building.

Come and show your support of local artists and enjoy crafts being done while you attend. 774-9546 or 774-5318.

April 10 SECOND SATURDAY BOOK SALE Decatur Public Library, 130 N. Franklin St. Used books and other items discounted for sale. 424-2900.

April 11 DECATUR YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Decatur. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St. Come hear Central Illinois’ best high school students on string, wind, brass and percussion. 4246318.

April 14 CHAMBER SERIES LATE NIGHT: MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY WORLD PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Decatur. Katz on Merchant, 112 Merchant St. Join the Millikin University World Percussion Ensemble for their second annual Latin Jazz at Katz on Merchant in Downtown Decatur featuring a special guest vocal jazz ensemble. 429-5289.

April 24

RED LEHR’S POWERHOUSE FIVE JAZZ BAND Decatur Club, 158 W Prairie Ave. Some of the best jazz from St. Louis. $20. 546-1363.

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE MASTERWORKS Decatur. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St. This concert, the final of the season for the ensembles, will feature a variety of selections representing the depth and breadth of contemporary percussion music performed by one of the nation’s leading collegiate ensembles. 424-6318.

April 17

April 24

“THE GOLD RUSH” Decatur. The Avon Theatre, 426 N. Water St. Join us downtown at the Avon for a live 35millimeter screening of Charlie Chaplin’s classic "The Gold Rush" accompanied by members of the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra playing Chaplin’s original music right on the stage. 422-8151.

TOUR DE EXCHANGE Charleston High School. 6 a.m. Grab your bikes and head out on this annual ride hosted by the Exchange Club of Charleston.

10-, 25- and 50-mile routes on paved roads and SAG support.

Plaza. A self-proclaimed klutz on a corporate ball team has a chance to make the play of the game. 7:30 p.m. (Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday). 423-2107.

April 17

April 17 SHELBY COUNTY GARDEN EXPO Shelby County Fairgrounds 4H Building.

Come in and enjoy gardening design and elements. There will be speakers and you can view vendors and buy items crafted by the Shelby County Master Gardeners. $30.

774-9546.

April 18 CIRQUE VOILA! Decatur. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University 1184 W. Main St. Cirque Voila! brings to you the core of what circus has always been about: extraordinary people doing extraordinary things. Come feel what it is like to BE on the stage and in the spotlight. $6-$24. 424-6318.

April 17, 18, 23

April 23 – 24

THEATRE 7 PRESENTS “BASEBALL SHOW” Decatur Civic Center, #1 Gary K Anderson

SPORES N MORE MUSHROOM FESTIVAL Lake Shelbyville. Learn about mushrooms

April 25 NEW PRODUCT DAY Decatur. Red Tail Run by Raymond Floyd Driving Range, 520 W. Grove Rd. Try the latest golf clubs from Cleveland, Titleist, Ping, Mizuno, Nike, Wilson and Taylormade.

422-2211.

April 25 CHAMBER SERIES: MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY FACULTY JAZZ SEXTET Decatur, Madden Auditorium, Decatur Public Library, 130 N. Franklin St. Members of the ensemble include Brian Justison, Chris Nolte, Randy Reyman, Dave Burdick, Perry Rask, and Steve Widenhofer. 4246318.

April 27 MONTICELLO BUSINESS EXPO Monticello Community Building, Monticello Chamber of Commerce. Come learn about Monticello businesses. 3 p.m. 762.7921.

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April 28 – May 2

May 15 – 16

“URINETOWN” Decatur, Albert Taylor Theatre, Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St. “Urinetown” is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. Co-produced with the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra. $16-$19.50. 7:30 p.m. (Wednesday thru Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday). 424-6318.

ILLINOIS HERITAGE EXPO Lerna. Lincoln Log State Historic Site. 10 am. to 4 p.m. Spend the day exploring the gathering of state-wide historic artisans, reenactment groups, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Sites and other societies, museums and institutions. 3451845.

May 16

April 29 – May 2 PROGRESS CITY CLUSTER OF DOG SHOWS Decatur. Progress City, USA 1 College Park.

If you love watching the Westminster Dog Show from New York City you will love seeing four days of confirmation dog showing at Progress City USA just north of Richland College in Decatur Illinois. 4230250.

April 29 CORKS & FORKS Decatur Conference Center & Hotel, 4191 W. US Route 36. The 10th Annual evening of wine and food tasting; table after table full of the best cuisine and wines from all of Central Illinois. $50. 423-3189.

MAY May 2 MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY WIND ENSEMBLE AND CONCERT BAND Decatur. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St. The Millikin bands perform the finest music including traditional through contemporary literature for winds, brass and percussion. 424-6318.

May 6 STARS OVER ATHENS Decatur. Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 570 N. Union St. Ethnic Greek food made by ladies of the church; live entertainment; bake sale of Greek pastries. 10 a.m. (bake sale), 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. (dinner). 875-8388.

Exhibitions and fairs bring tourism, visitors and business to area cities. restaurant and retailer, experiencing the charm of downtown Monticello. 5 p.m.

762.9318.

May 8 SECOND SATURDAY BOOK SALE Decatur Public Library, 130 N. Franklin St. Used books and other items discounted for sale. 424-2900.

May 8 CHERRYHOLMES Decatur. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St. Their live shows include twin fiddles, Irish step-dancing, classic country yodeling, old-time clawhammer banjo, and even some soulful gospel singing, in addition to their dynamic bluegrass. $12$24. 424-6318.

May 8 – 9 THROW MOMMA ON THE TRAIN Monticello Railway Museum. Treat mom to a relaxing ride with the family on a vintage train. 762.9011.

May 15 “LET’S DANCE” Decatur Club Ballroom, 158 W Prairie Ave. Jim Markum’s Swing Band plays for your listening and dancing pleasure. $15. 546-1363.

May 7

May 15

AFTER 5 YEARS! Decatur. Blue Connection, 117 N. Water St. The Spotlight Artist of the night is Kari Thornton presenting her drawings. This event is our celebration for being in our current location for 5 years. 428-0112 or www.millikinblueconnection.com.

KIRBY DERBY Monticello Forest Preserve Park, Kirby Hospital. 5k walk and 5k & 10k run. 8 p.m.

762.2115.

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May 15 MONTICELLO HOME & GARDEN MAY MARKET Downtown Monticello, Monticello Main Street. Kick off the warm weather with a market of craft and food vendors, and plant sales. 10 a.m. 762.9318.

SANGAMON VALLEY BIKE RIDE Downtown Monticello, Monticello Lions Club, Enjoy a scenic bike ride along the Sangamon River; riders can choose to participate in 16, 25, 35 or 46-mile rides.

7:30 a.m. 762.9881.

May 21 SCOVILL ZOO OPEN GOLF OUTING Decatur. Hickory Point Golf Club, 727 Weaver Rd. Golfers will enjoy a great day of golf, a meal on the course, free gift, silent auction, reception and prizes. 421-7468.

May 22 – 23 SMOKIN’ BLUES BBQ FEST Decatur. Long Creek Vineyards, 7185 E. Firehouse Rd. Savor the flavor of area barbeques and vote for your favorite; enjoy blues music all weekend; enter our amateur backyard BBQ competition and get recognition for being the best on your block. Saturday features music by The Sugar Profits, The STILL and a Soulard Blues Band (TBA). 11 a.m. $5-$10. 571-0052.

May 29 MONTICELLO ANTIQUE CAR SHOW Downtown Monticello, Monticello Main Street. Participate or be a spectator at the 2nd annual car show. 8:30 a.m. 762.9318.

JUNE June 3 – 6 JR AEROTOW Monticello. Eli Field, Monticello Model Masters. An annual event hosting giant-scale model airplanes from all over the world.

430.3129.

June 3 – 6 MOWEAQUA POW WOW DAYS Moweaqua City Park. Parade, vendors, and plenty of arts and crafts. 768-3036.

June 4 FIRST FRIDAY ON THE SQUARE Downtown Monticello, Monticello Main

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762.9318.

Street. Walk the downtown and enjoy each restaurant and retailer, experiencing the charm of downtown Monticello. 5 p.m.

762.9318.

July 3

June 5

ARTHUR FIREWORKS Arthur. Air Show at 4 p.m. and the Gigantic Fireworks Display at 9:30 p.m. 543-2242.

BARBECUE, BLUES & CRUISE FESTIVAL Taylorville. Christian County Fairgrounds. 10 a.m. Pro BBQ cook-off sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecur Society; amateur BBQ cook-off; great BBQ and beverages; blues music; classis car cruise and show; motorcycle ride and show; skydivers; exhibition and vendor’s area. 824-3555.

July 3 CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE PARADE Downtown Monticello. To kick off the July 3rd Fireworks; battle of the bands competition; float contest; and taste of Monticello. 762.2583.

June 7 18th ANNUAL MACON RESOURCES, INC. GOLF TOURNAMENT Decatur. Hickory Point Golf Course, 727 Weaver Rd. Tee up with Macon Resources, Inc. for a day of golf, prizes, food, and lots of fun. 875-1910.

June 10 – 12 DECATUR COMMODORES SHOWCASE TOURNAMENT Decatur. Sunnyside Park, 1590 N. Sunnyside Rd. Sports fans will enjoy a great weekend of baseball as the Decatur Commodores host a showcase tournament to benefit Sunnyside Park. 422-5911.

June 11 – 13, 18 – 20 “BARK! THE MUSICAL” Decatur. Shilling Auditorium, Richland Community College, One College Park.

875-8880.

June 12 ISLAND FEST: CHEESEBURGERS IN PARADISE Decatur. Long Creek Vineyards, 7185 E. Firehouse Rd. This years festival will feature Jimmy Buffet music, cheeseburgers and “winearitas” plus a competition for the best island table décor. 2 p.m. 571-0052.

June 12 SECOND SATURDAY BOOK SALE Decatur Public Library, 130 N. Franklin St. Used books and other items discounted for sale. 424-2900.

June 14 OLD GLORY DAYS Bement. Bryant Cottage State Historic Site.

A public celebration for Flag Day. 7 p.m.

678.8184.

The Decatur Celebration has people dancing in the streets the first weekend in August.

Ave. A festival of pets, love and rock and roll; vendors, pet parade, dog contests, demonstrations, music; benefits Homeward Bound Pet Shelter. 875-8880.

July 3 3rd OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION Monticello. Lodge Park. Food vendors, music, games, and the famous Monticello fireworks. 4 p.m.

July 3

FATHER’S DAY TRAIN RIDES Monticello Railway Museum. Dads ride free when accompanied by children. 762.9011.

FIREWORKS SPECIAL Monticello Railway Museum. Avoid the traffic and crowds and watch the famous fireworks from an open-top train car. Reservations required. 762.9011.

June 24 - 26

July 4

PIATT COUNTY TRAILBLAZERS RODEO Monticello. Trailblazers Rodeo Arena, Piatt County Trailblazers. 762.5501.

JAZZ IN JULY Decatur. Long Creek Vineyards, 7185 E. Firehouse Rd. 2 p.m. $3. 571-0052.

June 19 – 20

June 25 – 26 HAUNTED AMERICA MIDWEST CONFERENCE Decatur. Lincoln Square Theatre, 141 N. Main St. 1-888-446-7859 or www.americanspookshows.com.

June 26 DOG DAZE AT THE FARMER’S MARKET Taylorville Square. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dog show, demonstrations, Northside Veterinarian’s Clinic booth with dog health tips. 824-3555.

June 26 – 27 GARDEN WALK Taylorville Tourism Council. 824-4457 or 827-3435.

JULY

July 4 BEMENT FREEDOM CELEBRATION Downtown Bement. Patriotic Rally, speeches, special readings, parade. 678.8184.

July 4 4th OF JULY PARADE Taylorville. Christian County Fairgrounds. 10 a.m. 824-4919.

July 4 FIREWORKS Lake Taylorville. All day event sponsored by the Optimist Club. Fireworks at sunset. 8244919.

July 10 SECOND SATURDAY BOOK SALE Decatur Public Library, 130 N. Franklin St. Used books and other items discounted for sale. 424-2900.

June 19

July 2

July 10

WOOFSTOCK 2010 Decatur. Macon Resources 2121 Hubbard

FIRST FRIDAY ON THE SQUARE Downtown Monticello, Monticello Main

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outstanding gardens. Tickets required. 3 p.m.

762.7921.

July 10 – 11

Lincoln can be found throughout Mid-Central Illinois.

TASTE OF SUMMER AND CORN BOIL Lerna. Lincoln Log State Historic Site. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can explore the gardens at the Lincoln and Sargent Farms and costumed interpreters will demonstrate gardening methods and food preparation.

345-1845.

Aug. 19 – 22 WINDSOR HARVEST PICNIC Windsor City Park. Great entertainment, plenty of food, parade and vendors. 4592291.

Aug. 27 – 29 COWDEN PIONEER DAYS Cowden City Park. Rodeo, carnival, parade and vendors. 783-6515.

July 11 JAZZ IN JULY Decatur. Long Creek Vineyards, 7185 E. Firehouse Rd. 2 p.m. $3. 571-0052.

Aug. 28 DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Decatur. Long Creek Vineyards, 7185 E. Firehouse Rd. A fundraiser for Homeward Bound Pet Shelter featuring entertainment, silent auctions and pet-related activities.

July 17 HEALTHY LIVING AT THE FARMER’S MARKET Taylorville Square. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Taylorville Memorial Hospital will conduct health screenings. 824-3555.

’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Sunday will feature a free for all, all day jam session by area musicians.

Noon. 571-0052.

July 18 JAZZ IN JULY Decatur. Long Creek Vineyards, 7185 E. Firehouse Rd. 2 p.m. $3. 571-0052.

AUGUST July 31 – Aug. 1

SHELBY COUNTY 4H AND JUNIOR FAIR Shelby County Fairgrounds. This fair highlights the 4Her’s and junior kids and ends with the popular livestock auction.

WINESTOCK 2010 Decatur. Long Creek Vineyards, 7185 E. Firehouse Rd. Saturday will feature reunions and performances from area bands of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Sunday will feature a free for all, all day jam session by area musicians.

Noon. 571-0052.

July 24

Aug. 8

July 19 – 22

WHISTLIN’ DIXIE AT THE FARMER’S MARKET Taylorville Square. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dixieland music and food from Gambino’s Louisiana Restaurant. 824-3555.

July 24 – 25 FINDLAY WALLEYE FESTIVAL Downtown Findlay. Renowned for its walleye dinner, with vendors and entertainment. 774-2244 or 1-800-8743529.

July 25 JAZZ IN JULY Decatur. Long Creek Vineyards, 7185 E. Firehouse Rd. 2 p.m. $3. 571-0052.

July 31 – Aug. 1 WINESTOCK 2010 Decatur. Long Creek Vineyards, 7185 E. Firehouse Rd. Saturday will feature reunions and performances from area bands of the

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762.9318.

BLUEGRASS JAM Lerna. The annual Bluegrass Jam features musicians from Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and other surrounding states. The informal musical gathering provides the perfect opportunity to bring a picnic lunch, sit in the shade and enjoy the tunes. If you play, bring your own instrument and join in. 3451845.

Aug. 5 – 8 DECATUR CELEBRATION 25TH ANNIVERSARY Downtown Decatur. More than 79 one-ofa-kind food items; 100 arts and crafts vendors; 40 commercial vendors; dozens of street attractions; and 11 show stages, all centered in 22 city blocks. 4 p.m.

(Thursday), 5 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.

(Saturday), 11 a.m. (Sunday). 423-4222.

Aug. 6 FIRST FRIDAY ON THE SQUARE Downtown Monticello, Monticello Main

Aug. 28 ZOO-RIFIC EVENING Decatur. Scovill Zoo, 71 N. Country Club Rd. This unique event will feature star gazing, animal demonstrations, specialty wines and food stations located throughout the zoo, a display of animal art works, fine dining, fabulous music and much more. 4225911.

Aug. 28 FARMER’S SHARE DAY AT THE FARMER’S MARKET Taylorville Square. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Agriculture Appreciation Day featuring lunch sponsored by the Christian County Farm Bureau, country music, displays and agricultural information booths. 824-3555.

Aug. 30 LIVING HISTORY OPEN HOUSE: SPINNING, HEARTH COOKING, CHILDREN’S GAMES & MUSIC Charleston. Five Mile House (3.7 miles south of Charleston on Route 130). 1 to 4 p.m. Bring the kids for a view of the 1840 to 1860s pioneer family living. 348-8603.

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Come Worship With Us...

Our Doors Are Always Open

1803 E. Mound Rd. • Decatur • (217) 877-1577 www.decaturfmc.org

Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. – Traditional/Blended Service 9:45 a.m. – Sunday School 10:45 a.m. – Contemporary Service 6:00 p.m. – Evening Worship Service Mondays: 11:00 a.m. – Worship Service 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Food Pantry Wednesday Evenings: 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Youth Group & Prayer Meeting

Pastor Gerald Coates

First Presbyterian Church ...Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow!

Worship: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Church school for all ages: 9:00 a.m.

New Song at Noon EVERYONE WELCOME • CHILD CARE PROVIDED 204 W. Prairie Ave. • 429-4195 • www.firstpresdecatur.org

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