Decatur IL

Mark Sorensen has lived in Decatur, Illinois, since 1969 and has spent his career preserving history and promoting the arts. He continues this work today as the Macon County Historian. He also serves as president of the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur, which supports music education through scholarships, youth orchestras, and an instrument lending library. Sorensen spoke to Community Voices about his work in archives, local history, and the mission of the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur. Learn more about the Guild here.

On April 8, Vanessa Ferguson and Bea Bonner hosted a live taping of CV in the MC or Community Voices in Macon County at The Staley Museum in Decatur, Ill.

The longtime owner of the Avon died last month.

The investments target areas where employment among 25-54-year-olds is significantly lower than the national average, with the goal to close this gap.

Some locations will require appointments. The change is designed to limit wait times.

The Goo Goo Dolls have sold more than 15 million records worldwide, with 16 number one and Top 10 hits. They are touring the country on the career-spanning “Big Night Out Tour," that will stop in Decatur on Sept. 24 at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater. Cory Pitt spoke with founding member Robby Takac about nearly 40 years of the Goo Goo Dolls, the rise to stardom, and how it’s all stayed together.

A public hearing is July 19 in Decatur.

Little Feat co-founder, vocalist, and keyboardist Bill Payne previews the band's upcoming concert at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur.

Deering lost a race for congress last year to Democrat Nikki Budzinski.

The show rotates between a site in Iowa and Decatur, where it will take place this summer.