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Governor Oglesby Mansion

421 W. William St., Decatur, IL 62522

Museums

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

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MJ: The Illusion - Reliving The King of Pop at the Lincoln Square Theater

The Lincoln Square Theater •  Mar 01 @ 7PM

MJ The Illusion is a must-see for all fans of music.

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BasileLicious Taste This! World Tour at the Decatur Civic Center

Decatur Civic Center •  Mar 07 @ 7:30PM

This multifaceted, bilingual comedian is one of the most powerful entertainers in the Comedy World today!

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The Razor Edge Ice Tour 2025 at the Decatur Civic Center

Decatur Civic Center •  Mar 08 @ 7PM

Experience the thrill of the Razor Edge Ice Tour 2025...

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