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Governor Oglesby Mansion

421 W. William St., Decatur, IL 62522

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

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Twitty & Lynn at The Lincoln Square Theater

Lincoln Square Theater •  Apr 24 @ 7PM

Twitty & Lynn: A Salute to Conway & Loretta

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"That's What She Said 2025" at the Lincoln Square Theater

Lincoln Square Theater •  Apr 25 @ 7PM

The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation is proud to announce: "That's What She Said 2025" Presented by Hickory Point Bank & Trust at the Historic Lincoln…

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70's Bell Bottoms vs. 80's Big Hair at the Lincoln Square Theater

Lincoln Square Theater •  Apr 26 @ 7PM

Get ready for a night of unforgettable music as the '70's Bell Bottoms vs. 80's Big Hair' showdown comes to the Lincoln Square Theater.

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