Decatur, IL – The Decatur Fire Department will be flushing and flow testing approximately 1,200 fire hydrants in April. Hydrant flushing will generally occur Monday through Friday from 7am to Read More »
City of Decatur News
City of Decatur News
City to conduct prescribed burn at Oakley Sediment Basin – March 20
Oakley, IL – Macon County residents may see thick black smoke throughout the day on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 coming from Oakley Township as a prescribed burn occurs at the Read More »
Council approves agreement for repurposing of Garfield School site, expands Decatur-Macon County Enterprise Zone
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Submit permits with the City using our simple, online portal
Decatur, IL – We’ve made submitting permits with the City easy, using our online opengov portal. All permits are online, including certificate of occupancy, boat dock permit, fence permit, swimming Read More »