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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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Postmodern Jukebox at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jul 25 @ 7PM

As they embark on their 10th-anniversary tour, PMJ invites you to join in the celebration of a decade of musical brilliance and the enduring magic of…

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Mini Pop Kids at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jul 26 @ 7PM

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Pablo Cruise with special guests Solid Gold at the Lincoln Square Theater

Lincoln Square Theater •  Jul 26 @ 7PM

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Night with Pablo Cruise and Special Guests, Solid Gold!

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