Decatur, IL – The Decatur Police Department recently swore in 6 new officers. These officers pictured (left to right) are: Ashlyn Bennett, Riley Brelsfoard, Zachary Harding, Carlans Nance, Darrien Vance, Read More »
City of Decatur News
City of Decatur News
City Council approves slew of local roadwork projects, demolitions in OKO neighborhood
Decatur IL – Highlights from the August 21, 2023 Decatur City Council meeting include the approval of numerous local roadwork projects, the demolition of structures in the Old King’s Orchard Read More »
Decatur cuts ribbon on Fire Station 7
Decatur, IL – Today the City cut the ribbon on the new Decatur Fire Station 7, located at 3540 E Chestnut. Station 7 serves the east side of the lake. Read More »
City Council invests in violence intervention programs, approves EV readiness plan
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the August 7, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include agreements with local mentorship programs for violence intervention, and the approval of an electric vehicle readiness Read More »
Honoring community volunteers: Francie Johnson and Helen Jeanne Mears
Decatur, IL – At National Night Out the City, alongside the Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations, had the privilege to posthumously honor two outstanding community volunteers: Francie Johnson and Helen Jeanne Read More »
TCCI breaks ground on EV Innovation Hub in Decatur
Decatur, IL – The City joins in congratulating and celebrating the ground breaking of TCCI Manufacturing‘s EV Innovation Hub in Decatur! Decatur will be a major factor in electric vehicle Read More »
New waterfowl hunting blind waiting list
Decatur, IL – The City of Decatur is establishing a new waiting list for waterfowl hunting blinds. We will accept names for the new waiting list on a first come, Read More »
Partnership to rehab home and provide transitional housing to un-sheltered families
Decatur, IL – A great partnership was announced today between Land of Lincoln Credit Union, Empowerment Opportunity Center, Richland Community College, the City of Decatur, and Decatur Trades & Labor Read More »
Council approves fire union contract, extends video gaming moratorium
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the July 17,2023 Decatur City Council meeting include approval of the contract with the I.A.F.F. Local 505 Fire Union, and the extension of the pause Read More »
Council discusses video gaming changes, moratorium extension
Decatur, IL – The Decatur City Council had a lengthy discussion on slots/video gaming and what changes they could make to slow its growth in Decatur. They also indicated a Read More »