Here’s your weekly roundup of news from Decatur, IL:
Featuring 14 stories from decaturil.gov
1. City Budget | Decatur, IL
2026 Budget
2026 Annual Budget (PDF)
2025 Budget
2025 Budget-in-Brief
2025 Annual Budget (PDF)
2025 Total Compensation for all Employees over $…
Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/177/City-Budget
2. News Release Archive | Decatur, IL
Decatur water conservation update, launch of drought webpage – November 20, 2025
City implements Stage 1 Water Rationing amid drought – November 13, 2025
Chamber cuts ribbon on succ…
Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/448/News-Release-Archive
3. Drought Updates | Decatur, IL
2025 Drought (ongoing)
The City of Decatur and much of central Illinois has been under severe drought conditions and has received below average rainfall since mid August 2025. Updates to th…
Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/587/Drought-Updates
4. Water | Decatur, IL
Water level as of 7:00am on 11/20/2025 is 610.6
Normal summer water level is 613.5 to 614.2
Normal winter water level is 612.5 to 613.0
Water update: drought update webpage …
Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/258/Water
5. Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste Information | Decatur, IL
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Economic and Community Development
Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste Information
Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste Information
Need to start up …
Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/323/Garbage-Recycling-Yard-Waste-Information
6. Public Works | Decatur, IL
2025 to 2029 Proposed Street Work
The City of Decatur released the proposed road projects for this construction season. The City has also tentatively identified streets, bridges, and other …
Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/251/Public-Works
7. Maps | Decatur, IL
2025 Hydrant Testing Schedule Map (testing complete for 2025)
Shows the areas where the Decatur Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant testing.
2023 Zoning Map (PDF)<…
Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/299/Maps
8. Roof Replacement Program | Decatur, IL
Submit a pre-application here (beginning November 17, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.)
The City of Decatur received a $400,000 Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) grant from the Illinois Housing…
Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/427/Roof-Replacement-Program
9. Police | Decatur, IL
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Mission, Vision, and Values of the Decatur Police Department
The Mission of the Decatur Police Department is to courageously serve and protect all members o…
Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/207/Police
10. Finance | Decatur, IL
Finance Administration includes the Chief Financial Officer, Budget and Revenue Officer, Payroll Administrator, and Licensing. Essential duties and responsibilities include directing the City’s ann…
Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/176/Finance
11. Licensing | Decatur, IL
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The City of Decatur does not require every business to have a business license. However, City Code does require a license for specific businesses. Most licensing fu…
Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/200/Licensing
12. Building Permits | Decatur, IL
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Economic and Community Development
Additional content coming soon!
You can search for a permit through the City of Decatur OpenGov Public Record Sea…
Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/472/Building-Permits
13. Public Information | Decatur, IL
2025 Public Meetings Notice (PDF)
Electrical Commission
Historic and Architectural Site Commission
Human Relations Commission
November 20, 2025 Agenda</…
Source: https://www.decaturil.gov/326/Public-Information
14. Decatur, IL | Official Website
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Decatur Moves – Microtransit
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