Area News

     To emphasize the importance of learning throughout the summer, State Senator Doris Turner is hosting a Summer Book Club to encourage students to read and continue their studies during the summer vacation.      “During summer break, it’s important to keep kids’ minds sharp,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Reading over the summer helps students engage in educational material…

DECATUR, Ill. – Ball runner training for the Illinois Women’s Pro Tennis Championships will be held Sunday, June 1st from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM at the Fairview Tennis Center. For youth ages 12 years old and higher, this is a great opportunity to get service hours while getting a front-row seat to some great tennis. Participants…

The City of Decatur will assist private property owners with tree debris cleanup from the recent storms. Tree debris must be placed on the curb, and we ask that you call us to report/request your pickup. A reminder that Decatur residents have unlimited weekly yard waste collection as part of basic service. If you have…

The Decatur Police Department is reminding drivers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket – Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. This high-visibility seat belt enforcement initiative runs from May 16th to May 27th, coinciding with the Memorial Day holiday. “Seat belt use should be an automatic habit for…

     The City of Decatur is inviting citizens to a free equipment show/touch-a-truck event on Monday, May 19, at the Decatur Civic Center.      The City’s Public Works Department is hosting the show as part of Public Works Appreciation Week. Trucks and other equipment will be on display from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. outside the Civic Center,…

Mullgardt’s book “Wear Some Armor in Your Hair: Urban Renewal and the Democratic National Convention in Lincoln Park” was released in May 2024.  DECATUR, Ill. – Millikin University Professor of History Dr. Brian Mullgardt recently won the Russell P. Strange Book of the Year Award from the Illinois State Historical Society at the group’s Annual…

     Decatur, IL – The City of Decatur is encouraging Decatur citizens with older homes and buildings (built before 1945) to check the City’s water line material map and schedule a free inspection of their water service line.      In an effort to remove all sources of lead in customer’s drinking water, the City developed a map…

     History of the Heartland and the Lincoln Square Theater are hosting an Open House at the Theater on Tuesday, May 13 from 5pm to 7pm. This will be the first in-person event during the annual Historic Preservation Week! Tourists will get a look at the wonderful renovations at Decatur’s historic Lincoln Square Theater. The theater…

     This morning, 11 new Patrol Officers were in the city council chambers to take the oath and were welcomed into the Decatur Police Department.      Pictured, left to right, are: Cade Brown, Ashlan Bussman, Dionte Lewis, Johnathon Luttrell, Lindsey Novak, Thomas Russell, Joshua Scudder, Chris Tyhurst, Harry Vickers, David Williams, Kyle Zulkowski were all sworn in.…