Decatur, IL – A new community garden will beautify and supply fresh fruits and vegetables to the Johns Hill neighborhood for years to come. The Southside Improvement Association (SIA), City, Read More »
City of Decatur News
City of Decatur News
Council discusses property tax levy and video gaming, approves purchase of public safety surveillance trailer
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the October 16, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include discussion on the property tax levy and measures to curb video gaming, and the approval of Read More »
Ribbon cut on Carrie Lane Supportive Housing
Decatur, IL – The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce helped Woodford Homes and the Macon County Mental Health Board cut the ribbon on Carrie Lane Supportive Housing this week. The Read More »
Country Club boat ramps and Lost Bridge boat ramps removed for season
Decatur, IL – The Country Club boat ramps and the Lost Bridge boat ramps on Lake Decatur will be removed this week and closed for the season. This is due Read More »
Council designates honorary streets, approves homebuyer counseling program
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the October 2, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include the Council designating two honorary streets, and the approval of a counseling/education program for homebuyers. Read Read More »
Decatur receives $750,000 USDA urban forestry grant
Decatur, IL – Hundreds of trees will be planted throughout urban Decatur over the next several years thanks to a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Read More »
City Council studies water utility improvements
Decatur, IL – The Decatur City Council met Monday evening to learn more about recent improvements to the water system and discuss what strategies the City should pursue to ensure Read More »
Decatur receives $337,000 IHDA grant to continue home rehab work
Decatur, IL – On the heels of unveiling the first home completed in the Abandonment to Rehab program, the City of Decatur and Central Illinois Landbank Authority (CILBA) has received Read More »
Council approves Jasper Street – Great Streets Great Neighborhoods roadmap
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the September 18, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include approval of the Jasper Street Great Streets Great Neighborhoods project roadmap, and an investment in a Read More »
City, Landbank complete first Abandonment to Rehab home
Decatur, IL – The City of Decatur and Central Illinois Landbank Authority (CILBA) on Friday unveiled their first rehabilitated house in the Abandonment to Rehab Program, signaling the start of Read More »