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6K views · 162 reactions | Edward Millman mural (1938) at the south end of the downtown Decatur Post Office. The mural depicts scenes of early Illinois history. | History of the Heartland | Facebook

Hundreds of Decatur High School students hold a walkout in protest against ICE enforcement across the nation on Jan. 30. The large crowd met at the DeKalb History Center to lead chants, like “Go home ICE.” More information will be on Decaturish.com. If you appreciate our coverage, support us at Decaturish.com/support. | Decaturish.com

This Black History Month, we honor Mayor Emerita Elizabeth Wilson, a trailblazer whose leadership, advocacy, and dedication helped shape Decatur and DeKalb County for generations. DeKalb County History Maker | Elizabeth Wilson One of Decatur’s most prominent citizens, Mayor Emerita Elizabeth Wilson, has spent a lifetime breaking barriers and building opportunity in DeKalb County. Originally from Greensboro, Georgia, Wilson moved to Decatur in 1949 and quickly emerged as a powerful advocate for e

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