City of Decatur News Releases
Current News Releases
2/21/2012 - Road Closure West Garfield Avenue
2/21/2012 - Road Closure 2200 South Taylor Road
2/21/2012 - Council Approves Contract For Phase II Streetscape Work
2/17/2012 - Lane Closure West Grand Avenue - Reduced
2/15/2012 - Road Closure Cantrell Street
2/10/2012 - City To Host Housing Development Workshop
2/9/2012 - Road Closure West Forest Avenue
2/8/2012 - Road Closure
2/8/2012 - Road Closure North Greenswitch
2/7/2012 - Road Closure West Decatur Street
2/7/2012 - Lane Closure Eastbound West King Street
2/6/2012 - Murder: Night Owls - 380 E. Marion
2/6/2012 - Murder: Night Owls - 380 E. Marion
2/6/2012 - Council Supports New Parking Plan, Move To Address Asian Carp
2/2/2012 - Road Closures Town And Country Drive - West Division Street
1/30/2012 - Lane Closures West Main Street And South Shores Drive At 8th Drive
1/27/2012 - Lake Decatur Fully Recovered From Drought
1/25/2012 - Lane Closure East Main Street At South 29th Street
1/23/2012 - Lane Closure East Hubbard Avenue
1/19/2012 - 300 And 400 Blocks Of North Summit Avenue
1/18/2012 - Lane Closure East Eldorado Street And East Wood Street
1/17/2012 - Medial Drive At Medial Court
1/17/2012 - Lane Closure North Main Street And Garfield
1/17/2012 - Council Approves Taxi License, Talks Asian Carp
1/9/2012 - Lane Closure - 400 Through 1000 Block Of West Main Street
1/5/2012 - Signals at Main and Church Streets to Change Monday
12/30/2011 - Lane Closure Jasper Street Underpass
12/30/2011 - 2011 A Busy Year for City
12/30/2011 - Street / Lane Closure - East Main And South 29th Street
12/28/2011 - City Lifts Mandatory Water Restrictions, Continues Call for Conservation
12/28/2011 - Arrests Made in Downtown Burglaries
12/22/2011 - Most Haulers Running Normal Routes For Holidays
12/22/2011 - Applications Being Accepted Education and Employment Training Funding
12/21/2011 - Robbert Stagger Warrant
12/19/2011 - City Council Meeting 12/19/2011
12/17/2011 - Decatur Police Make Arrests Following Shooting
12/12/2011 - Road Closure Turpin Road
12/5/2011 - Road Closure East Walnut Street
12/5/2011 - City Council Approves Tax Levy
11/21/2011 - Street Closure - 1800 Block Of East Wood Street
11/21/2011 - Council Approves Annexation, Talks Tax Levy and Water
11/18/2011 - Monday Council Meeting Set for Civic Center Theater
11/14/2011 - Street Closure 32nd Street Off Garfield Avenue
11/14/2011 - Lane Closure 22nd Street and East North Street
11/10/2011 - Road Closure - Brush College Road - Walden Associated Technologies - CHANGE
11/7/2011 - Additional Water Supply Option Identified
11/4/2011 - Road Closure - Brush College Road - Walden Associated Technologies
11/4/2011 - Road Closure North Park Street For Santa's House
11/4/2011 - Street Closure South 44th Street
11/3/2011 - City Seeks Input On FY2012-2013 Annual Action Plan
11/3/2011 - Water Project Ribbon Cutting Set For Monday
10/31/2011 - Road Closure East Cantrell Street
10/31/2011 - Road Closure Macon County Highway 7 (Baltimore Rd)
10/31/2011 - Council Approves Municipal Court Provisions, Upholds Taxi License Revocation
10/28/2011 - Decatur Public Transit System to Provide After-Hours Transit Service
10/28/2011 - Nationwide Test Of The Emergency Alert System Anticipated To Increase Calls To 9-1-1 Systems State-Wide
10/28/2011 - Residents Can Now Look For Decatur Police On Facebook
10/27/2011 - Road Closure 100 Block Of North Oakcrest Avenue
10/26/2011 - Lane Closure 3575 North Woodford Street
10/26/2011 - Intersection Closure Town and Country Drive With Lynette Drive
10/26/2011 - Road Closure 100 South Union Street
10/25/2011 - Road Closure West Wood Street
10/24/2011 - Lane Closure Northbound Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
10/24/2011 - Lane Closure 22nd Street at Garfield Overpass
10/20/2011 - Intersection Closure South Entrance - Exit Fairview Park
10/20/2011 - Lane Closures - Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Grand Avenue, Garfield Avenue
10/17/2011 - Police Make Additional Arrest in Mishyra Wheeler Murder
10/14/2011 - AOK-TNI Taxi Licenses Revoked
10/14/2011 - City’s Emergency, Accessibility Programs To Open Monday
10/10/2011 - Lane Closure Martin Luther King Jr. Drive And Garfield Avenue
10/10/2011 - Lane Closure Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Northbound For Paving
10/10/2011 - Lane Closures Side Street Approaches On MLK Grand To Garfield Paving
10/10/2011 - Lane Closure South Main Street
10/7/2011 - Police Investigate Shooting
10/7/2011 - National Fire Prevention Week
10/6/2011 - Road Closures East Cantrell Street And East Moore Street
10/3/2011 - Council Continues Downtown Work
10/3/2011 - Road Closure Pershing Road
9/30/2011 - Road Closure Baltimore Road (Macon County Highway 7)
9/30/2011 - Road Closure Saint Louis Bridge Road, Moorwood Drive and Haines Hill Road
9/30/2011 - Lane Closure Garfield Avenue, Grand Avenue, MLK Jr. Drive
9/30/2011 - Road Closure 44th Street
9/30/2011 - Boating Advisory Issued
9/28/2011 - Decatur Police Add Three New Officers
9/28/2011 - Mandatory Water Restrictions To Go Into Effect Monday
9/27/2011 - City Press Conference Set For Tomorrow
9/22/2011 - Lane Closure East Mound Road
9/22/2011 - Road Closure East Condit
9/22/2011 - City to Hold Police Swearing In Ceremony
9/22/2011 - Lane Closure North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
9/21/2011 - Road Closure Sangamon Road
9/21/2011 - Road Closure Fitzgerald Road At IL Route 121
9/21/2011 - Road Closure North Country Club Road
9/20/2011 - Lane and Road Closure Millikin Place
9/20/2011 - Council Addresses Parking, Violence Concerns
9/20/2011 - Lane Closure North Martin Luther King Jr Drive
9/19/2011 - Lane Closure East Lake Shore Drive
9/19/2011 - Road Closure South Shores Drive
9/16/2011 - Road Closure North Woodford Street
9/16/2011 - Road Closure 22nd Street - IL Route 121 North And South Bound
9/16/2011 - Road Closure East William Street
9/15/2011 - Road Closure Lost Bridge Road - MCH 50
9/14/2011 - Cunningham Brothers Arrested
9/14/2011 - Dennis E. Davis Arrested
9/13/2011 - Decatur Police Have Identified Murder Suspect
9/13/2011 - Murder Suspects Arrested
9/9/2011 - Fire Department To Hold 9-11 Ceremony
9/7/2011 - Road Closure River Road
9/6/2011 - Road Closure Faries Parkway
9/6/2011 - Road Closure Orchard Drive
9/6/2011 - Downtown Decatur Could Soon See Free Parking
9/4/2011 - Police Investigate Shooting Death
9/2/2011 - Lane Closure Hubbard Avenue
9/1/2011 - Lane Closure Eastbound West Wood Street
8/31/2011 - Decatur Police Detectives Make Arrests for Murder, Attempted Murder and Firearm Charges
8/31/2011 - Lane Closure South Shores Drive
8/30/2011 - Decatur Police Investigating Murder
8/30/2011 - Road Closure East Prairie Avenue
8/30/2011 - Lane Closure and Road Closure Martin Luther King Jr Drive
8/30/2011 - John Dozier Arrested
8/29/2011 - Decatur Police Detectives Seek Assistance from Public
8/29/2011 - Fire Department To Get New Truck
8/26/2011 - Lane Closure South Main Street
8/26/2011 - Police Seek Information on Missing Person
8/26/2011 - Lane Closure East Lost Bridge Road
8/26/2011 - Lane Closure Lake Shore Drive
8/25/2011 - Low Lake Decatur Water Level And Request for Voluntary Water Conservation
8/25/2011 - Reward For Arrest in Caleb Witty Murder
8/25/2011 - Road Closure 44th Street
8/23/2011 - Lane Closure East Grove Road
8/23/2011 - Murder Bulletin
8/23/2011 - Decatur Police Investigate Murder
8/19/2011 - Lane Closure South Shoes Drive Extended
8/19/2011 - Police Department Now Accepting Applications
8/19/2011 - Lane Closure 2900 And 3000 Blocks of Turpin Road
8/19/2011 - Road Closure 400 Block North Water (South Bound)
8/18/2011 - Lane Closure Martin Luther King Jr Dr
8/18/2011 - City of Decatur Bucks Nations Trend, Maintains Sterling Credit Rating
8/17/2011 - Decatur Police Make Arrest Following Stabbing
8/17/2011 - Lane Reduction South Shores Drive
8/17/2011 - Lane Closure North Edward Street
8/16/2011 - Road Closure Ocean Trail Road **CORRECTION**
8/15/2011 - Council Approves Infrastructure Improvements, Talks Fire Trucks
8/12/2011 - The City of Decatur received the following PRESS RELEASE from the Macon County Highway Department today
8/12/2011 - Decatur Police Announce New Assignments
8/11/2011 - Road Closure Ocean Trail Road
8/10/2011 - Road Closure 1900 North Summit Avenue
8/10/2011 - Road Closure Sunnyside Road And Railroad Crossing
8/9/2011 - Lane Closure East North Street
8/9/2011 - Lane Closure West Center Street
8/8/2011 - Lane Closures North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
8/8/2011 - Lane Closure Northbound US 51 South Of Franklin Street Bridge
8/8/2011 - Lane Closure 400 and 300 Blocks Of North Water Street
8/8/2011 - Intersection Closure Indiana Court and 20th Street
8/8/2011 - Composite Sketch Of Suspect From 2200 East Johns Homicide
8/5/2011 - Decatur Police Investigate Shooting Death
8/5/2011 - Road Closure MCH 38 (E. Washington St. Rd.)
8/1/2011 - Lane Closures East Garfield and North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
8/1/2011 - Decatur Police, Crimestoppers To Provide Child ID Kits During Celebration
8/1/2011 - City Council to Take Fresh Look At Free Downtown Parking
7/27/2011 - Road Closure East Clay Street
7/27/2011 - Lane Closure North MacArthur Road
7/26/2011 - Road Closure CH 41 - North Wyckles Road
7/25/2011 - Lane Closures 22nd Street
7/22/2011 - Temporary Road Opening
7/22/2011 - Lane Closure Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
7/21/2011 - Temporary Road Opening
7/21/2011 - Lane Closure Johnson and N Union St.
7/20/2011 - Road Closure Lakeridge Avenue Extension
7/20/2011 - Sirens Accidently Activated, Testing To Take Place Tomorrow
7/19/2011 - Road Closure Lakeridge Avenue
7/18/2011 - Lane Closure Pershing Road Underpass
7/18/2011 - Lane Closure North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
7/18/2011 - Council Talks Streetscapes, Downtown Parking
7/13/2011 - Lane Closure 1st Drive
7/12/2011 - Alley Closure Between Merchant And Water Street
7/12/2011 - Asian Carp Watch Issued
7/11/2011 - Lane Closure East Grove Road
7/11/2011 - Lane Closure East Prairie
7/11/2011 - Lane Closure South Shores Drive
7/9/2011 - Police Arrest 2 after Shooting Death
7/5/2011 - Council Approves Several Community Improvement Projects
7/5/2011 - City to Hold Police Swearing In Ceremony
7/5/2011 - Decatur Police Investigating Shooting - Cutting
7/1/2011 - Road Closure Faries Parkway
7/1/2011 - Methamphetamine Arrests
7/1/2011 - Road Closure East Wood Street
6/24/2011 - Road Closure 400 Block South Oakland Avenue
6/22/2011 - Lane Closure Lost Bridge Road
6/20/2011 - Road Closure South Sycamore
6/20/2011 - City Council Formalizes Lakefront Partnership
6/20/2011 - Decatur Water Once Again Meets Or Exceeds Standards
6/16/2011 - Road Closure South Taylor Road
6/16/2011 - Lane Closure Intersection Of Marietta Street And North Linden Avenue
6/13/2011 - Lane Closure US Rt 51 Northbound & Lake Shore Dr
6/13/2011 - Lane Closures -- Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
6/8/2011 - Road Closure -- 27th Street
6/6/2011 - Road Closure Kyle And Packard Street Intersection
6/6/2011 - Water System Maintenance
6/6/2011 - Council Discusses Downtown Parking
6/2/2011 - Lane Closure 22nd Street Underpass Rescheduled
6/2/2011 - Road Closure Running Red Drive
6/2/2011 - Lottery Begins For Neighborhood Outreach Funding
5/31/2011 - Lane Closure 22nd Street Underpass
5/31/2011 - Traffic Signal At Main And Water To Be All-Red Flash
5/27/2011 - Lane Closure East Wood Street
5/27/2011 - Intersection Closure Warren and Waggoner
5/20/2011 - Road Closure East Division Street
5/19/2011 - Lane Closures East Harrison, West Harrison, East Lake Shore Drive
5/19/2011 - Travel Delays Along US Route 36 Corridor
5/17/2011 - Road Closure Division Street And Warren Street
5/16/2011 - Council Supports Cleanup Initiatives, Considers Brush College Road Improvements
5/13/2011 - Lane Closure South Fairview Avenue
5/13/2011 - Road Closures North Lynette Drive, Intersection Of Town And Country - Lynette Drive
5/12/2011 - Road Closure I-72 South Of Forsyth
5/11/2011 - Road Closures Airport Road and Green Hill Road
5/11/2011 - Road Closures CSX Grade Rail Crossings
5/11/2011 - Road Closures 23rd Street and 27th Street
5/11/2011 - Lane Closure North Monroe Street
5/11/2011 - Road Closure North 33rd Street
5/10/2011 - Lane Closure North Water Street
5/10/2011 - Road Closure Ocean Trail
5/10/2011 - Street Closure South 21st Street
5/10/2011 - Lane Closure North Monroe Street
5/10/2011 - Road Closures CSX Grade Rail Crossings
5/2/2011 - Council Members Sworn In, Talk Water
4/26/2011 - Dickerson Named Deputy Chief Of Police
4/18/2011 - City Council Approves Budget, Votes To Demo Former Roach School
4/15/2011 - City Council To Discuss Roach School Demo
4/15/2011 - Road Closure East Wood Street
4/13/2011 - Lane Closure East Main Street
4/12/2011 - Road Closure North Lynette Drive
4/11/2011 - Lane Closure West Pershing Road
4/7/2011 - Downtown Streetscape Open House Planned
4/5/2011 - City Council Continues Budget Talks
4/4/2011 - Intersection Closure 33rd and Wabash
4/4/2011 - Intersection Closure Bay Shore Drive and Peggy Ann Drive
3/30/2011 - City of Decatur and Midwest Fiber to Present iPads to Decatur Schools for Commitment to Greener Living
3/29/2011 - Decatur Fire Hydrants To Be Flushed
3/29/2011 - Road Closure West Decatur Street
3/29/2011 - Road Closure West Riedel Avenue
3/28/2011 - Road Closure North Woodford Street
3/25/2011 - Downtown Streetscape Open House Planned
3/23/2011 - Street Closure 200 Block Of East North Street
3/22/2011 - Road Closure West Macon Street
3/21/2011 - Road Closure North Country Club Road
3/21/2011 - City Council Talks Budget, Downtown Improvements
3/18/2011 - Road Closure West Decatur Street
3/17/2011 - City Budget Media Briefing Set For Tomorrow
3/15/2011 - Road Closure West Cushing Street
3/15/2011 - Road Closure Catherine Stree
3/15/2011 - Lane Closure East Lake Shore Drive
3/14/2011 - City of Decatur Press Conference Set for 10am Tomorrow
3/8/2011 - Lane Closure East Wood Street
3/8/2011 - Road Closure South 44th Street
3/8/2011 - Council Talks Development, Infrastructure Improvements
3/4/2011 - Road Closure Enlow Drive
3/3/2011 - Lane Closure East Decatur Street
2/24/2011 - Snow Crews Prepare for Winter Storm
2/23/2011 - Strong Recycling Cart Interest Continues
2/22/2011 - Lane Closure West Pershing Road - South Turn Lane
2/22/2011 - Council Honors Fallen Officer
2/21/2011 - Strong Interest Shown In Early Recycling Cart Signups
2/18/2011 - Road Closure West McKinley
2/18/2011 - Street Closure - 707 West Harrison
2/16/2011 - Road Closure West McKinley
2/15/2011 - Assistant City Manager Announces Departure
2/11/2011 - Lane Closure
2/8/2011 - Lane Closure West Center Street
2/8/2011 - Council Looks To Address City Sewer Problems
2/6/2011 - Decatur Police Investigate Murder
2/3/2011 - Brush College Road Public Information Meeting Canceled
2/2/2011 - Macon County Emergency Management Agency Joint Information Center
2/2/2011 - Emergency Operations Center Deactivated
2/1/2011 - Central Illinois Prepared To Respond To Storm
2/1/2011 - Power Outages Reported, Parking Restrictions In Place
1/26/2011 - Lane Closures West Main Street
1/25/2011 - Lt. Dave Dickerson Appointed Acting Deputy Chief of Police
1/25/2011 - Road Closure West Decatur Street
1/24/2011 - City Public Hearings On Spending, Transportation Set
1/17/2011 - Medial Drive At Medial Court
1/14/2011 - Road Closure - East Grand Avenue
1/12/2011 - City Water Program Featured in National Magazine
1/11/2011 - Street Closure North Park and North Wather Streets
1/5/2011 - Interim Police Chief Appointed
1/5/2011 - Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet Set
1/4/2011 - Road Closure North Woodford Street
1/3/2011 - Lane Closure North Edward Street
1/2/2011 - King Day Activities Set
12/30/2010 - City Offices Closed On New Year's Eve
12/30/2010 - Taxi - Livery Service Hearings Canceled
12/30/2010 - City to Hold Police Swearing In Ceremony
12/29/2010 - Residential Water Service Insurance Letters Not From City
12/28/2010 - Retaliation Hearing Involving Local Employee, National Healthcare Company Set
12/28/2010 - Jan. 3 Council Meeting Canceled
12/27/2010 - City Council Election Starts To Take Shape
12/23/2010 - City Encouraging Residents To Cut Through The FOG
12/22/2010 - Street Closure - 1700 and 1800 Blocks of South 32nd Street
12/20/2010 - Road Closure - North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
12/20/2010 - Council Approves New Plan For Getting Rid Of Waste
12/17/2010 - Road Closure - North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
12/13/2010 - DPTS Adding Extra Vans In Response To AOK Decision To Shut Down
12/13/2010 - Decatur Public Transit System (DPTS) To Offer Late Evening Service For Workers And Students
12/7/2010 - Precautionary Boil Order Lifted
12/7/2010 - Mayor to Recommend Duies to Fill Vacated Council Seat
12/6/2010 - Precautionary Boil Order Notice
12/6/2010 - Council OK’S Relatively Flat Tax Levy, Downtown Improvements
12/2/2010 - Lane Closure South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
12/1/2010 - Road Closure East Green Street
11/29/2010 - Lane Closure 1300 Block North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
11/29/2010 - City Property Tax Levy To Remain Flat
11/26/2010 - Free Downtown Parking Comes To Downtown Decatur For Holidays
11/24/2010 - Road Closure Greenhill Road
11/24/2010 - Decatur City Council Ballot Order Set
11/22/2010 - Mayoral, City Council Filing Period Ends
11/19/2010 - Street Closure 1500 West Rock Springs Road
11/18/2010 - Street Closure - Marion Street
11/18/2010 - Street Closure - Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
11/17/2010 - Green Maps To Be Showcased at GIS DAY
11/16/2010 - Decatur Receives Progressive City Award
11/15/2010 - Road Closure I-72 (South of Forsyth)
11/15/2010 - Lake Decatur Dredging Resumes
11/14/2010 - Road Closure 32nd Street
11/12/2010 - Lane Closure 3500 North Water Street
11/12/2010 - Lane Closure North Water Street
11/12/2010 - Road Closure 22nd Street At CSX Crossing Extension
11/12/2010 - Community Withdraws From FutureGen 2.0 Consideration
11/9/2010 - $1.9 Million Grant To Help Continue Growth of Downtown Decatur
11/9/2010 - Third Annual GIS Day Set
11/8/2010 - Road Closure -Eldorado Street
11/8/2010 - Road Closure 22nd Street At CSX Crossing
11/5/2010 - Human Relations Commission Finds in Favor of One, Dismisses Second Discrimination Claim
11/3/2010 - Lane Closure Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
11/3/2010 - City Seeks Input On FY2011-2012 Annual Action Plan
11/1/2010 - Road Closure - I 72 (South of Forsyth)
11/1/2010 - City Moving Forward With Attempt to Demolish Former Roach School
11/1/2010 - Council Talks Development, Infrastructure Needs
10/27/2010 - Lane Closure Lake Shore Drive (IL Route 105)
10/27/2010 - City Halloween Hours Set
10/25/2010 - Road Closure Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Extension
10/25/2010 - City Council Meeting Canceled
10/22/2010 - Road Closure
10/21/2010 - Face of Downtown Decatur to Change
10/20/2010 - Road Closure -- Brush College Rd
10/19/2010 - Lane Closure 1500 Block of West Macon Street Extension
10/19/2010 - Statement from Decatur Mayor Mike McElroy on Tuesday’s announcement from Tate and Lyle
10/18/2010 - Lane Closure Lake Shore Drive (IL RTE 105)
10/18/2010 - Lane Closure Pershing Road At Railroad Underpass
10/15/2010 - City Adding Water To Sewer Basins To Address Odors
10/13/2010 - Lane Closure 22nd Street Underpass
10/12/2010 - Alley Closure Behind 140 West Leafland
10/11/2010 - I-72 To Be Closed Overnight On October 11th and 12th
10/8/2010 - CodeRED® Calls Work, Spark Questions
10/6/2010 - Lane Closure - 500 and 600 Blocks of North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
10/5/2010 - Weather Volunteers Needed In Macon County
10/5/2010 - Road Closure Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
10/4/2010 - Slumberland Development Moves Forward
10/1/2010 - Smoke Alarms: Up, Down and All Around
10/1/2010 - Jasper Street Underpass to Close Tuesday for Repairs
9/30/2010 - Lane Closure Railroad Avenue
9/30/2010 - Bridge Opening
9/29/2010 - Lane Closure 1500 and 1600 Blocks of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
9/22/2010 - Lane Closure Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Northbound
9/21/2010 - Lane Closure Benton Drive and West Mound Road
9/21/2010 - Council Paves Way for Redevelopment
9/20/2010 - Lane Closure Lake Shore Drive
9/20/2010 - Lane Closure South Wyckles Road and Rock Springs Road
9/16/2010 - Road Closures North Sundown Court and West Sun Court
9/15/2010 - Lane Closures Northbound and Southbound Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
9/15/2010 - Lane Closure East North Street
9/14/2010 - Road Closures East Cantrell Street and Hancock Drive
9/10/2010 - Decatur Housing Authority Announces Statewide Contest Winner
9/7/2010 - City, Residents Talk Garbage
9/3/2010 - Cash Dash Returns
9/2/2010 - Funds Available For Neighborhood Outreach Programs
8/24/2010 - Lane Closure North Main Street
8/24/2010 - August 30th City Council Meeting
8/24/2010 - Mayor and City Council Petitions Available
8/23/2010 - Road Closure North Moffet Lane
8/23/2010 - Petitions for Upcoming Municipal Election
8/23/2010 - Lane Closure Jackson Street and East North Street
8/20/2010 - Discrimination Public Hearing Set for Monday
8/20/2010 - Lane Closure 22nd Street
8/16/2010 - Lane Closure 22nd Street
8/16/2010 - Lane closure West Grand Avenue and North Fairview Avenue
8/16/2010 - Lane Closure West Mound Road - Revision
8/16/2010 - City Council Approves Additional Work To Dam, Talks Finances
8/13/2010 - Lane Closure Garfield Avenue
8/13/2010 - Lane Closure Jackson Street and East North Street
8/13/2010 - Road Closure Southside Drive
8/13/2010 - Lane Closures Prairie and Church Streets
8/12/2010 - Lane Closures Prairie Avenue and Church Street
8/12/2010 - Lane Closure West Southside Drive
8/12/2010 - Lane Closures Baltimore Road and Lost Bridge Road
8/12/2010 - Lane Closure West Mound Road
8/12/2010 - Lane Closure Southside Drive
8/9/2010 - Lane Closure 22nd Street
8/9/2010 - Lane Closure West Grove Road
8/9/2010 - Lane Closure South Dennis Avenue
8/4/2010 - Lane Closure South 16th Street
8/4/2010 - Road Closure West Rattan Avenue
8/2/2010 - National Night Out Reminder
8/2/2010 - Council Votes to Move Forward With Road Improvements
7/29/2010 - Road Closures Lost Bridge Road and South Baltimore Avenue
7/29/2010 - Road Closure South Linden
7/29/2010 - Brush College Road To Remain Closed Through Tuesday
7/27/2010 - Road Closure Rattan Avenue
7/21/2010 - Brush College Road To Close Beginning Monday
7/20/2010 - Annual National Night Out - Tuesday, August 3, 2010
7/19/2010 - Lane Closures Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
7/19/2010 - Council Makes Way For Southeast Development
7/16/2010 - Road Closures North Dennis Avenue and West Marietta Street
7/16/2010 - Lane Closure Eldorado Street
7/16/2010 - Road Closure South 44th Street
7/16/2010 - Road Closure West Lincoln Park Drive
7/15/2010 - Road Closure East Grand Avenue
7/15/2010 - Cell Phone Use While In Construction Zone Illegal
7/14/2010 - Lane Closures Sunnyside Road and West Center Streets
7/13/2010 - Lane Closure 22nd Street
7/12/2010 - Lane Closures US Route 51, South Franklin Street, South Side Drive, Lake Shore Drive
7/12/2010 - Lane Closure East Prairie Railroad Underpass
7/9/2010 - Smoke Testing July - August
7/7/2010 - Lane Closures - Side Streets Off Eldorado Street
7/7/2010 - Lane Closures - Side Streets Off Eldorado Street
7/7/2010 - Eldorado and Intersecting Side Streets To Close
7/6/2010 - City Council Talks Sidewalks, Streets And Storm Water
7/1/2010 - Lane and Intersection Closures July 6th - 8th
6/28/2010 - South 44th Street
6/28/2010 - Road Closure Elm Street
6/28/2010 - Lane Closure Lake Shore Drive
6/28/2010 - Decatur City Council Talks Goals
6/25/2010 - Lane Closure Cerro Gordo Street
6/25/2010 - Lane Closure E. Marietta St.
6/24/2010 - Multiple Closures
6/22/2010 - Heavy Rains Should Lead To Added Caution From Motorists
6/22/2010 - Smoke Testing July - August
6/22/2010 - Watershed Events To Feature Local Food, Music, And A Bioenergy Workshop
6/21/2010 - Council Agrees To Celebration Parking Plan
6/18/2010 - East Decatur Street
6/18/2010 - South Water Street
6/18/2010 - Council Seeking Input On Goals
6/17/2010 - Lane Closure Brush College Road
6/17/2010 - Lane Closures 800 - 2100 blocks of East Wood St.
6/17/2010 - Several Major Projects To Start, Continue Next Week
6/16/2010 - Major Intersection To Close Next Week
6/16/2010 - Road Closure Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
6/15/2010 - Lane Closure South Shores Drive
6/15/2010 - Road Closure E Prairie Ave.
6/15/2010 - Open House Can Help Residents Determine Flood Insurance Needs
6/11/2010 - Lane Closure Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
6/10/2010 - Intersection Closure Jasper St. and Wood St.
6/8/2010 - City Water Once Again Meets Or Exceeds Standards
6/8/2010 - Lane Reduction -- East Grove Road
6/8/2010 - Transfer House Work, Brush College Road Improvements Move Forward
6/2/2010 - New Eldorado Street Coming Soon
6/2/2010 - 22nd Street Underpass
5/28/2010 - Road Closure Road 3 Southmoreland
5/27/2010 - Road Closure Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
5/26/2010 - Road Closure Country Club Road
5/25/2010 - 2010 Summer Junior Fire Cadet Program
5/24/2010 - Lane Closure Brush College Road Underpass
5/20/2010 - Road Closure Division Street
5/20/2010 - Weed, Tall Grass Season Upon Us
5/20/2010 - Lane and Road Closure West Grand, North Fairview Extension
5/19/2010 - Lane Closure Lake Shore Drive
5/19/2010 - Road Closure East Wood Street Extension
5/19/2010 - Lane Closure Brush College Road
5/19/2010 - Lane Closure 1900 North 21st Street
5/19/2010 - Multiple Lane Closures Water Main Installation
5/18/2010 - Road Closure West Lincoln Park Drive
5/17/2010 - Lane Closure North Fork Road Reschedule
5/17/2010 - Lane and Road Closure West Grand, North Fairview
5/17/2010 - Decatur Human Relations Commission Issues Order on Sexual Harassment Complaint
5/17/2010 - City Council Votes To Support Amended AFSCME Contract
5/14/2010 - Road Closure East Wood Street
5/13/2010 - Lane Closure Lake Shore Drive Extension
5/13/2010 - Multiple Lane Closures Water Main Installation
5/13/2010 - Lane Closure North Fork Road
5/11/2010 - Lane Closure Brush College Road
5/10/2010 - City to Delay South Shores Bridge Replacement
5/10/2010 - Lane Closures Cushing, Fairview, Oakland
5/10/2010 - Lane Closure Lake Shore Drive
5/7/2010 - Lane Closure North Fork Road
5/6/2010 - Historical and Architectural Sites Commission Awards
5/6/2010 - Decatur Police Adds Three New Officers
5/5/2010 - Lane Closure South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
5/5/2010 - Four Vehicles Booted Under New Parking System
5/4/2010 - Lane Closure Airport Road
5/3/2010 - Decatur Police Swearing In Set
5/3/2010 - Lottery Kickoff Set For Neighborhood Outreach Funding Programs
5/3/2010 - City Approves New Energy Agreement
4/22/2010 - South Shores Bridge Replacement Public Hearing Set
4/19/2010 - Decatur Human Relations Commission Holds Public Hearing on Age Discrimination and Retaliation Complaint
4/19/2010 - City Council Approves Final Spending Adjustments, Energy Saving Agreement
4/14/2010 - New Downtown Parking Rules Now In Effect
4/6/2010 - Decatur City Council Approves Budget
4/6/2010 - City Moves Forward With Dredging
4/5/2010 - Macarthur Road Bridge Reduced To One Lane For Replacement
4/5/2010 - Affordable Housing Fair Set
3/26/2010 - Police Union, City of Decatur To Hold Joint Press Conference Monday
3/25/2010 - Decatur Looks To Lure Google
3/23/2010 - CodeRED Test Calls
3/22/2010 - Residents Can Now Sign Up For High Speed Emergency Notification
3/19/2010 - ETSB, City and County To Hold Press Conference
3/17/2010 - Communitites Partner To Help Spur Development
3/15/2010 - Budget, Development Talk Top Decatur City Council Meeting
3/15/2010 - Moody’s Reaffirms City’s A1 Bond Rating
3/11/2010 - Five People Arrested In Kidnapping Case
3/5/2010 - Decatur Bus System Receives High Marks From Riders
3/4/2010 - Decatur’s Housing Outlook Among Nation’s Best
3/3/2010 - Macon County Health Department and Local Law Enforcement Partner to Enforce the Smoke-Free Illinois Act
3/1/2010 - Lane Closure Center Street, Cushing Street and Oakland Avenue
2/26/2010 - Lane Closure Eldorado Street
2/26/2010 - Census Bureau Now Hiring
2/25/2010 - Lane Closure Country Club Road
2/25/2010 - City Budget Schedule Set
2/23/2010 - Lane Closures East Wood Street
2/22/2010 - Lane Closure Center Street, Cushing Street and Oakland Avenue
2/17/2010 - Council Calendar Now Available Online
2/3/2010 - City Coordinating Community Efforts To Go Green
2/2/2010 - Decatur Public Transit Is Requesting Bids And Proposals For Two Renovation Projects
2/1/2010 - City Council Agrees On Parking System Changes, Transfer House Use
1/29/2010 - Road Closures Fairview Ave. and Cushing St.
1/28/2010 - Comments on Proposed Parking System Changes Being Accepted Through Sunday
1/27/2010 - Funds Available for Neighborhood Revelopment CPTED Program
1/27/2010 - Roach School Hearing Canceled
1/26/2010 - City to Receive Funds for Corridor Improvements
1/19/2010 - Council Begins Parking Discussion
1/15/2010 - Police Department Now Accepting Applications
1/13/2010 - Notice of Five-Year Consolidated Plan/FY2010 Action Plan Public Hearing
1/12/2010 - Garfield Ave. Bridge To Reopen Tomorrow
1/7/2010 - Snow Emergency Issued, Buses Run Altered Routes Due To Weather
1/5/2010 - Travel Caution Urged as Winter Storm Moves In
1/5/2010 - Decatur Human Relations Commission To Hold Public Hearing on Sexual Harassment Complaint
1/5/2010 - Road Closure East Fulton Avenue
12/30/2009 - New Year’s Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule Set
12/28/2009 - Prairie Avenue Near MLK Intersection Now Open
12/23/2009 - Most Garbage Haulers Alter Collection Schedule for Holidays, Will Collect Christmas Trees
12/22/2009 - Pioneering Attorney To Speak at King Day Banquet
12/21/2009 - City To Budget For Police Facility Designs, ID Financing Options
12/18/2009 - Water Service Insurance Letters Not From City
12/18/2009 - Decatur Police Space Study Complete
12/17/2009 - Increased Traffic Enforcement by Decatur Police (IMaGE Grant) during the Holiday Season
12/17/2009 - Updated Parking System Offenders List Now Available Online
12/11/2009 - City Now Accepts Visa as Payment Option
12/9/2009 - Lane Closure W. Grand Ave.
12/7/2009 - City Council Votes to Keep Tax Rate at Last Year’s Level
12/4/2009 - City Council To Consider Keeping Property Tax Rate At Last Year’s Level
12/1/2009 - Denene Wilmeth to Retire from DACVB, Board Seeking New Executive Director
11/30/2009 - Tax Levy Video Available; Manager to be Available to Answer Related Questions
11/30/2009 - Lane Closures - W. Grand Ave. and N. Edward St.
11/30/2009 - Lane Closure - W. Eldorado St.
11/30/2009 - Council Starts Tax Levy Talks; Approves Shopping Center Redevelopment Agreement
11/25/2009 - Prairie Avenue To Close Monday Morning
11/16/2009 - City Council Supports Shopping Center Development, Talks Future Budget Cuts
11/13/2009 - Lane Closure S. 37th Street
11/13/2009 - Funds Available For Neighborhood Redevelopment Programs
11/13/2009 - GIS Day To Be Held At Decatur Public Library
11/10/2009 - Lane Closure N. Main Street
11/3/2009 - Macon County Tourism Tops $100 Million in 2008
11/3/2009 - City Seeks Input On 5-Year Consolidated Plan
11/2/2009 - Tourism Press Conference Set For Tuesday
11/2/2009 - City Council Hears From Farm Progress, Decatur Public Schools Reps
10/30/2009 - City VSP Reduces City Staff, Will Save About $1.4 Million Next Fiscal Year
10/27/2009 - City of Decatur Now on Facebook
10/27/2009 - Regular Yard Waste Collection Now Available
10/22/2009 - Lane closure Jasper Underpass
10/22/2009 - Decatur Police Department Adds Two Officers
10/19/2009 - City Moving Forward With Water Supply, System Improvements
10/16/2009 - Major City Thoroughfare To Close for Part of the Day on Tuesday
10/13/2009 - Lane Closure Lake Shore Drive
10/9/2009 - Lane Closures Various Locations
10/7/2009 - City Neighborhood Improvement Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
10/7/2009 - Transit Service Disruption Notice
10/6/2009 - Lane Closure W. Main St.
10/6/2009 - City Pays Off Hotel Bonds, Sets Stage For Water System Improvements
10/6/2009 - City Water, Sewer Rates Among Lowest In State
10/5/2009 - Lane Closure N. Taylor Ave.
10/1/2009 - Sewer Backup Assistance Now Available
10/1/2009 - Lane Closures: E. Mueller, E. Harrison, E. Curtis, S. Sandcreek Dr., E. LaSalle, E. Imboden
10/1/2009 - Lane Closure Country Club Road
10/1/2009 - Lane Closure S. Maffit
9/30/2009 - Lane Closure W. Main St.
9/29/2009 - Fire Department to Celebrate 125 Year Anniversary Saturday
9/24/2009 - Lane Closure W. Main St.
9/24/2009 - Lane Closures Curtis Ave., Sandcreek Dr., Imboden Dr.
9/24/2009 - Lane Closure Alley - E. Prairie and E. William
9/22/2009 - Decatur Human Relations Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Sexual Harassment Complaint
9/22/2009 - Sexual Harassment Award Upheld by Appellate Court
9/17/2009 - Lane Closures E. Mueller Ave./E. Elmhurst, S. Sandcreek/W. Imboden Dr.
9/16/2009 - Lane Closure N. East St.
9/16/2009 - City Press Conference To Be Broadcast Live on Channel 18
9/16/2009 - Lane Closure Intersection of Greenridge Dr. & Southampton
9/16/2009 - Lane Closure W. Rock Springs Rd.
9/14/2009 - Lane Closure Brush College Rd.
9/14/2009 - Lane Closure W. Center St.
9/11/2009 - Lane Closures LaSalle, Sand Creek & Meadow Terrace
9/11/2009 - Intersection Closure Southampton and Lourdes Dr.
9/10/2009 - Lane Closure E. Chestnut
9/9/2009 - Council Takes Action To Spur Garage Repairs, Narrow Police Space Options
9/8/2009 - Lane Closure Calhoun Street
9/8/2009 - Work on Major Roadway Project Could Begin This Year
9/4/2009 - Lane Closures - Edward/Prairie Intersection, W. Ash Ave.
9/4/2009 - Lane Closure - Fairies Parkway
9/4/2009 - Lane Closures - N. Illinois, E. Elmhurst and E. Curtis
9/2/2009 - Lane Closure - E. North St.
8/28/2009 - Various Lane Closures 9/1/2009 - 9/4/2009
8/17/2009 - Council Repeals Responsible Bidder Ordinance
8/12/2009 - New York Mayor Touts Decatur’s Keynote Speaker on Meet The Press
8/11/2009 - Traffic Lanes To Be Reduced on Garfield Avenue Overpass
8/5/2009 - Decatur City Council Holds Goals Session
8/5/2009 - Decatur Area Safe Routes to School Receives Federal Safe Routes to School Funding
8/4/2009 - Reformer, Crime Fighter To Headline Decatur Neighborhood Conference
8/4/2009 - Lincoln Wayside Exhibits Installed
8/3/2009 - Transportation, Orientation Top Council Agenda
7/27/2009 - Lost Bridge Road To Close Wednesday
7/21/2009 - VSP Not Expected To Lead To Officer Shortage
7/20/2009 - Downtown Garage Owner Asked To Come Up With Plan For Repairs
7/15/2009 - Public Encouraged To Attend Garbage Rate Hearing
7/13/2009 - City Info Now Just a “Tweet” Away
7/10/2009 - Several Options For Downtown Parking Available
7/8/2009 - City, Neighborhoods To Share Information
7/6/2009 - City Council Approves Road Projects, Supports Tougher Parking Enforcement
6/24/2009 - Monument Dedication Honoring African-American Civil War Soldiers Set
6/23/2009 - 7.5% of City’s Current Workforce Take Voluntary Severance Plan
6/19/2009 - Decatur to Host Midwestern Neighborhood Conference
6/18/2009 - Downed Tree Limbs
6/15/2009 - City Council Votes in Favor of Police Video, Roadway Improvements
6/8/2009 - City Introduces Direct Pay for Utility Bill Payments
5/18/2009 - Council Votes to Amend Zoning Ordinance
5/15/2009 - City Announces Precautionary Measures Due to Recent Rains
5/4/2009 - Ordinance Amendment Designed to Make City Safer
4/29/2009 - Planned Water Rate Increase To Take Effect
4/27/2009 - Roadway Projects Continue City’s Capital Investment Focus
4/27/2009 - City Accepting Applications For Home Improvement Repair Grant Lottery
4/20/2009 - Decatur City Council Seeks Public Opinion on Unexpired Council Seat
4/20/2009 - Construction Projects, Goodbyes Top City Council Meeting Agenda
4/16/2009 - Stimulus Funding Makes Its Way To Decatur
4/3/2009 - City to Begin Testing Fire Hydrants
3/30/2009 - Work on Garfield Ave. Water Tank Begins
3/30/2009 - Decatur City Council Set for Budget Vote Next Week
3/28/2009 - Community Improvements Top Saturday Budget Discussion
3/27/2009 - Regular Yard Waste Collection To Resume Next Week
3/26/2009 - Macon County Prepares Campaign To Kick Off In April
3/24/2009 - Press Conference Set To Discuss Macon County Prepares Campaign
3/23/2009 - Budget, Zoning Issues Top Council Agenda
3/20/2009 - Saturday Budget Meeting to Focus on Police, EUD
3/17/2009 - West Main Streetscape Project, City Staff Honored
3/16/2009 - Council Hears Discussion On Responsible Bidder Ordinance, Budget Talks Begin
3/13/2009 - City Budget Now Available on Web
3/12/2009 - Small Expenditure Nets Big Savings For City Taxpayers
3/12/2009 - Lake Decatur Water Level Change Anticipated
3/12/2009 - Fair Housing Committee to Host Workshop
3/12/2009 - City to Hold Budget Media Briefing Friday
3/2/2009 - City Council Moves to Demolish Properties, Hears Good News on the Health Insurance Front
2/24/2009 - Signs Prohibited in Public Rights-of-Way
2/17/2009 - Council Votes to Keep Hotel Tax, Supports New Residential Development While Demolishing Problem Dwellings
2/13/2009 - Human Relations Commission Fair Housing Committee to Host Workshop
2/13/2009 - HASC Old House Workshop Set
2/12/2009 - Sangamon River Water Level Change Anticipated
2/9/2009 - Sidewalks, Parking Spaces Near Barnes Building Parking Garage to Close Temporarily
2/6/2009 - City Spending Plan For Low to Moderate Income Resident Programs Available for Review
2/5/2009 - City Seeking Suggestions on Goals Until 5pm Friday
2/2/2009 - Council to Continue Police Building Talks
1/30/2009 - City Seeks Public Input for Upcoming Goals Session
1/29/2009 - City Stimulus Projects Would Improve Infrastructure, Create and Preserve Jobs
1/28/2009 - Weather Causing Some Refuse Hauling, Recycling Delays
1/27/2009 - City Unveils New Website at www.decaturil.gov
1/20/2009 - City Extends Free Rides for Disabled Passengers, Moves on Unsafe Properties
1/15/2009 - Frigid Weather, Power Outages Lead to Problems
1/13/2009 - Decatur Police Now Accepting Applications
1/12/2009 - Decatur Joins Statewide Mutual Aid Network
12/30/2008 - Garbage Haulers Collecting Christmas Trees
12/16/2008 - King Day Celebration Events Announced
12/15/2008 - Council Meeting Agenda Summaries Now on Channel 18, City Web Site, YouTube
12/11/2008 - Human Relations Commission Now At Full Strength
12/9/2008 - Press Conference Set To Discuss Winter Emergency Response
12/8/2008 - City Tax Levy Reduced From Last Year