Mark McDonald visits the History Room at the Decatur Public Library Mark McDonald speaks with Becky Damptz, Head of Archives & Special Collections at the History Room in Decatur Public Library.

Decatur Public Library's Local History Room will be featured on the public television program “Illinois Stories.” ...

DECATUR — For African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois Inc. Executive Director Evelyn Hood, the annual Kwanzaa celebration put on by the museum comes down to one thing. “It’s ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Five central Illinois landmarks are coming together to offer food, drinks and a side of history. "Taste of History" is set highlight the Hieronymus Mueller Museum, the Culver ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Artifacts and their stories keep memories alive for the next generation. The African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum is one place to find those ...

DECATUR -- The city of Decatur was on the march with several new businesses moving into the area as well as the expansion of the Simmons dog food plant on the north end of the city. Even Simmons ...