The story of the Decatur Public Library’s evolution from its humble beginning in 1875 to the vibrant institution it is today ...

Young children dressed up in their holiday best waited in a line with their families in the Decatur Public Library’s Youth Services Room for the jolly man dressed in his iconic red suit.

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Several Decatur Public Transit (DPT) services have been suspended for Saturday due to inclement weather. DPT has decided to suspend the Decatur Moves microtransit service and ...

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The Decatur Housing Authority is seeing the most openings it’s had in years. Officials tell WAFF 48 that future residents should expect shorter wait times. Officials said they ...

Decatur was recently named the best affordable place to live in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Seen here is a fountain at Decatur’s Central Park. Provided Two Illinois cities are among the 25 ...

Parents formed "Save Decatur Schools" to oppose proposed closures of five K-2 campuses, including Clairemont Elementary. Families say district leaders have not justified the need for consolidation or ...

Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer is that one school is getting its water service directly from the village, while ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - More public electric vehicle chargers are coming to the Soy City. The City of Decatur said on Facebook that EV chargers are coming to the Decatur Civic Center, Decatur Public ...

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DECATUR -- City leaders will explore the possibility of forming a regional wastewater authority after the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the action during a special meeting Tuesday ...

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