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              Special performance by Tango Del Cielo showcases dance and music from the Latin diaspora. Kirkland Fine Arts Center celebrates Hispanic American Heritage Month with the award-winning show, Tango Del Cielo, on Saturday, October 15 at 7:30pm. Based in San Francisco, Tango Del Cielo is a unique theatrical performance…

      (Decatur, IL) – Will Wetzel has announced his candidacy for Board Member of the Decatur Public School District #61’s Board of Education.  Wetzel is a native of Decatur, having graduated from Eisenhower High School in 2003 and Richland Community College in 2012.  Wetzel currently works as an IT professional for ADM. He…

          WASHINGTON – The Office of Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) released the following information on the U.S. Service Academy nomination process for juniors and seniors in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District: Members of Congress are able to nominate young men and women from their respective districts to one of our country’s four service…

  DECATUR, IL – Notice is hereby given that petitions for the Decatur Park Board of Commissioners may be filed beginning Monday, December 12, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. for the Consolidated Election which will be held on April 4, 2023. Petitions will be accepted by the Board Secretary through Monday, December 19, 2022 at 5:00…

       Highlights from the September 19, 2022 Decatur City Council meeting include an authorization for Decatur Public Transit to explore increasing service, and a resolution allowing for the continued renovations of the Decatur Public Library to support workforce development. Expanding services at Decatur Public Transit      The Decatur City Council on Monday authorized the Decatur Public…

    The Decatur Police Department made 28 DUI arrests during the recent Labor Day campaign. In addition, 3 seat belt citations were written, all of which occurred during nighttime hours. “As law enforcement officers, we do our best to protect motorists and pedestrians” said Sgt. Steve Hagemeyer. “While enforcement campaigns like these save lives,…

    Decatur, Illinois — The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday night to appoint Bill Clevenger to fill the vacant seat on the Board. The seat became open when President Dan Oakes stepped down from his Board position in August, following seven terms in office. Mr. Clevenger served as Decatur Park District…

          Decatur, IL – The City of Decatur is seeking community feedback about adding Sunday service to the Decatur Public Transit System (DPTS). Residents are encouraged to submit responses to the following short survey: https://bit.ly/3xhe92o. There are only a few questions to answer and a section to write in additional comments.…

            DECATUR – Sheriff Jim Root has announced that Macon County Sheriff’s Deputies will increase patrols for “Scott Law” violations during the month of October in Macon County.  Scott’s Law is the Illinois law that requires motorists, when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped along the roadway, to change lanes if…

  Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe will run for re-election in 2023. Moore Wolfe has been twice elected mayor and has served on Decatur City Council since 2009. Moore Wolfe cites her strong background in economic development as key to her success. “I’ve been directly involved in economic development for the past 25 years,” said…