Decatur, IL – Highlights from the March 18, 2024 Decatur City Council meeting include an agreement with the Decatur Public Schools District for repurposing the old Garfield School site, and Read More »
City of Decatur News
City of Decatur News
Six-week unlimited yard waste collection begins April 1
Decatur, IL – Weekly removal of unlimited amounts of yard waste for Decatur residences begins on April 1, 2024 and continues for six weeks. Haulers will collect yard waste from Read More »
Grove Road bridge closed until Aug. 9, 2024
Decatur, IL – Please be aware that the Grove Road bridge over the Sand Creek Arm of Lake Decatur in South Shores area will be CLOSED through Aug. 9, 2024. Read More »
Road Closures Mar. 18-24, 2024
W. Mound Rd. – Sky’s The Limit Tree Service will be removing trees on W. Mound Road between Northbrook Dr. and N. Burchard Dr. beginning Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Read More »
Decatur Citizen of the Year – Melverta Wilkins
Decatur, IL – Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe honored Melverta Wilkins with her Decatur Citizen of the Year award at the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony. She is Read More »
Primient announces $400-million investment to improve Decatur plant
Decatur, IL – Another win for Decatur! Primient has announced a $400-million investment to improve its Decatur plant over the next several years! Primient’s investment will replace a mix of Read More »
Council, haulers discuss premium yard waste service
Decatur, IL – On Monday night the Decatur City Council spent most of their regular meeting discussing premium yard waste service for Decatur residents. The City’s two largest haulers, Waste Management Read More »
Road Closures Mar 11-17, 2024
W. Main St. – City of Decatur Forestry crew will be removing a tree in the 900 Block of W. Main St.., between N. Haworth Ave. and N. Pine St.., Read More »
Council approves lift assist fee for senior care facilities, discusses Eldorado Street corridor improvements
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the February 20, 2024 Decatur City Council meeting include approval of a lift assist fee for commercial assisted-living facilities, and discussion about extending downtown streetscape Read More »
Future plans for Decatur Public Transit could include micro-transit options, transportation hubs
Decatur, IL – The Decatur Public Transit System will continue modernizing its transportation services, with plans to introduce micro-transit options and overhaul the current fixed-route system. The Decatur City Council Read More »