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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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Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling at the Decatur Civic Center

Decatur Civic Center •  Jun 27 @ 7PM

Experience an unforgettable evening with extreme Dwarfanators wrestling.

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Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jun 27 @ 7PM

Strutter, the Hottest Kiss tribute band with an unforgettable mix of classic Kiss tunes!

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Band on the Run - Tribute to Paul McCartney & Wings at the Lincoln Square Theater

Lincoln Square Theater •  Jun 28 @ 7PM

Band on the Run – A Tribute to Paul McCartney & Wings

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