Another exciting economic development announcement! Governor Pritzker was in town to announce a $20+ million investment in electric vehicle infrastructure in Decatur. $6 million will be managed by the City Read More »
City of Decatur News
City of Decatur News
Reminder: yard signs not allowed in public right of way
The City of Decatur would like to remind residents and businesses that yard signs of any kind need to stay on private property and are not allowed to be placed Read More »
$9.88 million grant to support Lake Decatur water quality initiatives
The City of Decatur is moving forward with a major water quality improvement plan after being awarded a $9,883,117 federal grant for these efforts. The grant comes from the U.S. Read More »
Decatur chosen for joint ventures of ADM and LG Chem
ADM has announced that Decatur has been chosen as the site for facilities for two joint ventures between ADM and LG Chem, a Korean chemical company. Read the full Herald Read More »
City Council approves water agreement with ADM, continues infrastructure investment
Highlights from the August 15, 2022 Decatur City Council meeting include a water agreement with ADM intended to spurn economic development, more road infrastructure investments, and a discussion on trash Read More »
Decatur Transit System receives $22 million in grants for energy transition
The Decatur Public Transit System (DPTS) is moving forward with a major energy transition plan after the City of Decatur was awarded a $16,840,000 federal grant for these efforts. Combined Read More »
Decatur invites contractors to apply for home rehabilitation projects
The City of Decatur is inviting rehab contractors to apply for hundreds of home rehabilitation projects as part of a multi-million-dollar neighborhood revitalization initiative. More than $6 million in American Read More »
City Council invests in Crisis Response program, more infrastructure improvements
Highlights from the August 1, 2022 Decatur City Council meeting include an investment in a Crisis Response program in partnership with the Child 1st Center and Macon County HEALS, and Read More »
City of Decatur welcomes Illinois Municipal League Board of Directors
Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe welcomes the Illinois Municipal League (IML) Board of Directors and guests to the community this week for IML’s Summer Meetings. Mayor Moore Wolfe is the Read More »
City Council recognizes Decatur Lake Patrol, invests in infrastructure
Highlights from the July 18, 2022 Decatur City Council meeting include a recognition of Lake Patrol officers for life-saving efforts, and approval of three major infrastructure projects. Read full City Read More »