Recycling tips from Midwest Fiber: Clothing is NEVER acceptable in your curbside bin. Clothing is another tangler, with it being bulky and thick, the recycling machines do not like clothes!… Read more about Recycling 101: Clothing
City of Decatur News
City of Decatur News
Recycling 101: Batteries
Recycling tips from Midwest Fiber: Batteries should never make their way into your curbside bin. Batteries have the power to start fires, shutdown recycling facilities, and create dangerous conditions for… Read more about Recycling 101: Batteries
Road Closures Apr. 29-May 6, 2024
W. Grand St. – Bolt Plumbing Inc. will be performing a water service repair on 1000 Block of West Grand Street, beginning Wednesday, April 24, 2024. This work will cause… Read more about Road Closures Apr. 29-May 6, 2024
Road Closures Apr. 22-28, 2024
E. Maynor St./S. Montrose – Entler Excavating Co., Inc. will be performing a sewer repair on E. Maynor St and S. Montrose, beginning Wednesday, April 24, 2024, weather permitting. This… Read more about Road Closures Apr. 22-28, 2024
Innovafeed cuts ribbon on North American Insect Innovation Center in Decatur
Decatur, IL – Today the City helped cut the ribbon on the North American Insect Innovation Center! We join in congratulating Innovafeed, ADM, and all the partners that made this… Read more about Innovafeed cuts ribbon on North American Insect Innovation Center in Decatur
Local taxes can now be submitted online using OpenGov portal
Decatur, IL – We have recently included a section for local tax collection to our online OpenGov portal. Businesses can now submit the Local Food and Beverage Tax, Hotel/Motel Tax,… Read more about Local taxes can now be submitted online using OpenGov portal
Council approves demo of former Durfee & Coppenbarger schools, agrees to South Water Treatment Plant updates
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the April 15, 2024 Decatur City Council meeting include the approval to demolish two dilapidated former school buildings, and a financing agreement to support upgrades… Read more about Council approves demo of former Durfee & Coppenbarger schools, agrees to South Water Treatment Plant updates
IDOT Roadwork on IL 121/Mt. Zion Road – resumes April 15
Decatur, IL – The Illinois Department of Transportation is resuming work on IL 121/Mt. Zion Road next week (April 15). The $11.9-million project started last year with upgraded traffic signals… Read more about IDOT Roadwork on IL 121/Mt. Zion Road – resumes April 15
Water Main project continues in South Shores
Decatur, IL – The City of Decatur is replacing water mains in the South Shores neighborhood on Medial Drive, Imboden Drive, and a section of South Franklin Street. The water… Read more about Water Main project continues in South Shores
Recycling 101: Pizza Boxes
Recycling tips from Midwest Fiber: Pizza boxes are always a confusing one. Is it all recyclable? Do I tear off the top? What if there is a little grease but… Read more about Recycling 101: Pizza Boxes