Decatur, IL – On Monday night the Decatur City Council approved agreements with two local nonprofits that promises to help revitalize the Old Kings Orchard (OKO) neighborhood. Learn more about Read More »
City of Decatur News
City of Decatur News
Home Improvement City Permits
Decatur, IL – Putting in a nice pool? Got a new fence or deck going up? Contact our Building Inspections Division for your City permit. Our simple, online permit application Read More »
Council approves Brush College overpass construction, electric aggregation program
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the May 15, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include approval of a slew of items needed to start construction on the Brush College/Faries Parkway overpass Read More »
Decatur Police swears in 7 new Patrol Officers
Decatur, IL – We welcome 7 new Patrol Officers to the Decatur Police Department: Devin Luton, Brandon Balek, Dalton Heathcock, Jarrod Sikowski, Bobby Truong, Jeffery Welton, and Clayton Graven (a Read More »
New Public Art Attraction
Decatur, IL – Decatur has a new art attraction that is a great photo spot! Thanks to the Decatur Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Decatur Park District, and the Community Read More »
Decatur recycles over 7.2 million pounds of material in 2022
Decatur, IL – Thank you for recycling! Midwest Fiber recently reported that over 7.2 million pounds of materials from Decatur were diverted from our landfills and recycled in 2022. Since Read More »
Council approves new housing for homeless, short-term rental licensing, greater transit access for Richland students
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the April 17, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include a new housing option for the homeless population, a new licensing process for short-term rentals such Read More »
Battery Recycling Program – Help us protect our ground water!
Decatur, IL – Battery recycling is now available at the Decatur Civic Center main lobby and several other locations. The City has partnered with the Macon County Community Environmental Council Read More »
Council adjusts water rate, approves studies for improvements to City buildings
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the April 3, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include an adjustment to the water utility rate, and an agreement with a local architectural firm to Read More »
Decatur awarded $10 million for Brush College Road Overpass project
Decatur, IL – Today the City welcomed back Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Osman to Decatur for the announcement of IDOT’s Illinois Competitive Freight Program. Decatur’s Read More »