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Category: News
Information on delivery of new garbage carts/totes in Decatur
Decatur, IL – Recently Decatur haulers have begun delivering new carts to many of their Decatur customers. If you have questions about receiving a new cart/tote or returning an unwanted new cart/tote, visit our garbage & recycling page.
Snow & Ice Control Plan, Snow Routes
Decatur, IL – In anticipation of winter weather this week, you can learn more about the City’s Snow & Ice Control Plan and see what the snow routes are on this page
Decatur Police swear in four new patrol officers
Decatur, IL – The City welcomes 4 new Patrol Officers to the Decatur Police Department! Kenneth Alepra, Keyara Bullock, Kaitlyn Eubanks, and Jakob Prater were all sworn in. We thank them for taking the oath to protect and serve our citizens. Become a Decatur Police Officer: https://decaturil.gov/police/recruitment/hiring-process/
Chamber ribbon cutting: The Hub @ 120 N Franklin – Jan. 25, 2024
Decatur, IL – Please consider joining us and the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce as we unveil renovations to the 2nd floor of the library building this January 25, 2024, at 4:30pm. The Hub @ 120 N Franklin will be a central location for entrepreneurs, makers, and individuals developing their skills to obtain a better/different career or lifestyle. Address is 120 N Franklin; please enter through the southwest doors that face N Franklin St.
Council approves 2023 property tax levy, northeast lift station design, new City website proposal
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the December 18, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include approval of the 2023 City property tax levy, a contract to provide final designs for a sanitary sewer lift station in the northeast quadrant of Decatur, and a proposal to redesign the City’s decaturil.gov website. Read more here
Garbage, Recycling, Yard Waste Information page
Decatur, IL – A new webpage describing the updates to Chapter 56 regarding garbage and recycling services is available here
City Manager Wrighton announces retirement in 2024
Decatur, IL – Decatur City Manager Scot Wrighton has announced he intends to retire in May 2024.
Wrighton made the public announcement at the December 4th Decatur City Council meeting. He was hired as City Manager in January 2019. He said he wants to ensure a smooth transition to the next manager.
“I like Decatur; I believe in Decatur; and I’m going to stay in Decatur,” Wrighton said. “I think we are truly moving the needle on a number of aspects in this community. It is just my time.”
Council members were made aware a few weeks ahead of the announcement. Their plan is to retain the consulting firm GovHR to help with the search. They were the firm used to find Wrighton after former City Manager Tim Gleason left the position in July 2018.
The firm will meet individually with Council members and City staff. The Council’s hope is to post the job in January. Ideally, a candidate is selected before May so they can spend time with Wrighton in his remaining days.
Council approves 2024 budget, garbage/recycling overhaul, support of senior services
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the December 4, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include approval of several changes to the garbage/recycling ordinance, adoption of the 2024 City budget, and an agreement to further support services for senior citizens in Decatur. Read more here
City Council approves video gaming changes, chooses property tax levy amount
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the November 20, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include changes to the liquor code that affect video gaming, and a preliminary agreement on the property tax levy to be paid in 2024. Read more here