Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe Announces Re-Election Bid
Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe will run for re-election in 2027. Moore Wolfe has been elected mayor three times and has served on the Decatur City Council since 2009. Moore Wolfe cites strong partnerships as key to her success in economic development, workforce development, transportation initiatives, and quality of life in Decatur. “Together we work…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX BILL IS CAUSE FOR CONCERN IN MANY LOCAL HOMES
My annual property tax bill arrived in the mail last week. Unlike some mail, it never seems to have a problem making it to my mailbox. I couldn’t help but think, when I saw the amount owed, that my property tax bill for one year is more than the entire price I paid for the…
Read MoreAverage gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen 14.9 cents per gallon in the last week,
Average gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen 14.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.90/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 4,378 stations in Illinois. Prices in Illinois are 60.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.51/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has…
Read MoreICC Approves Macon County Rail Safety Improvements
Last Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved a new automatic warning device and circuitry upgrade at the Wyckles Road highway-rail crossing (AAR/DOT #292834K) of Illinois Central Railroad Company’s track in Warrensburg. “Improving existing rail safety infrastructure is an essential part of protecting Illinois’ drivers when they travel across train tracks. The Grade Crossing Protection…
Read MoreFirst Christian Church To Be Central Illinois Simulcast Host Location For The Global Leadership Summit Aug. 6, 7
First Christian Church, 3350 N. MacArthur Rd in Decatur, is excited to again be a Central Illinois simulcast host location for the Global Leadership Summit with this year’s title ”Everyone Has Influence,” on August 6-7. This two-day experience features world-class business leaders and communicators sharing practical insights to help people lead more effectively at work, at home, and in the community.…
Read MoreConsumer Alert: Ameren Illinois Customers Face Another Expensive Summer, CUB Urges Utility To Keep Customers Connected
Ameren Illinois customers face a second consecutive summer of high bills, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said Thursday, spreading the word about the utility’s June 1 electricity price. CUB urged Ameren to work with customers struggling to afford their bills to keep them connected in the hot summer, issued a warning about bad alternative supplier…
Read MoreMIDSTATE SOCCER CLUB HOSTS ANNUAL MIDSTATE CUP
DECATUR, IL – The Decatur Park District is proud to announce that the MidState Cup, presented by ADM, will return May 29 – 31 at the Decatur Soccer Complex, and this year’s tournament will feature a record number of teams! Over 136 U8–U19 boys’ and girls’ club teams from across Illinois and surrounding states are…
Read MoreCRASH IN THE 1000 BLOCK OF EAST LOCUST STREET RESULTS IN DEATH OF DECATUR RESIDENT
On May 23rd, 2026, at approximately 11:26 AM, DPD Officers were detailed to the intersection of E Locust St/N Illinois St in reference a single-motor vehicle personal injury traffic crash. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2013 Chrysler Sedan was traveling in reverse, in a westbound direction on Locust St. The vehicle disobeyed the westbound stop…
Read MoreCITY BEAT: MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES HONOR MEN AND WOMEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THIS NATION
• THE MEMORIAL Day photos that are included in this week’s “Scrapbook” feature on pages 4 and 5 of the print and online editions were shot during services years ago at ceremonies in Fairview Park and Graceland Fairlawn Cemetery. This year, the Veterans Assistance Commission of Macon County invites the public to attend Memorial Day…
Read MorePublic Works flushing hydrants over the next month
Decatur, IL – City of Decatur water services crews will be flushing various fire hydrants around Decatur from May 25 to June 22, 2026. Flushing by Public Works is a routine maintenance process that removes sediment and improves water quality. Residents can refer to the online map at the bottom of this article to check…
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