Recycling tips from Midwest Fiber: Clothing is NEVER acceptable in your curbside bin. Clothing is another tangler, with it being bulky and thick, the recycling machines do not like clothes! Read More »
City of Decatur News
City of Decatur News
Recycling 101: Batteries
Recycling tips from Midwest Fiber: Batteries should never make their way into your curbside bin. Batteries have the power to start fires, shutdown recycling facilities, and create dangerous conditions for Read More »
Road Closures Apr. 29-May 6, 2024
W. Grand St. – Bolt Plumbing Inc. will be performing a water service repair on 1000 Block of West Grand Street, beginning Wednesday, April 24, 2024. This work will cause Read More »
Road Closures Apr. 22-28, 2024
E. Maynor St./S. Montrose – Entler Excavating Co., Inc. will be performing a sewer repair on E. Maynor St and S. Montrose, beginning Wednesday, April 24, 2024, weather permitting. This Read More »
Innovafeed cuts ribbon on North American Insect Innovation Center in Decatur
Decatur, IL – Today the City helped cut the ribbon on the North American Insect Innovation Center! We join in congratulating Innovafeed, ADM, and all the partners that made this Read More »
Local taxes can now be submitted online using OpenGov portal
Decatur, IL – We have recently included a section for local tax collection to our online OpenGov portal. Businesses can now submit the Local Food and Beverage Tax, Hotel/Motel Tax, Read More »
Council approves demo of former Durfee & Coppenbarger schools, agrees to South Water Treatment Plant updates
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the April 15, 2024 Decatur City Council meeting include the approval to demolish two dilapidated former school buildings, and a financing agreement to support upgrades Read More »
IDOT Roadwork on IL 121/Mt. Zion Road – resumes April 15
Decatur, IL – The Illinois Department of Transportation is resuming work on IL 121/Mt. Zion Road next week (April 15). The $11.9-million project started last year with upgraded traffic signals Read More »
Water Main project continues in South Shores
Decatur, IL – The City of Decatur is replacing water mains in the South Shores neighborhood on Medial Drive, Imboden Drive, and a section of South Franklin Street. The water Read More »
Recycling 101: Pizza Boxes
Recycling tips from Midwest Fiber: Pizza boxes are always a confusing one. Is it all recyclable? Do I tear off the top? What if there is a little grease but Read More »