Hospital Capacity In Decatur Area: Weekly Update

Here's how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in Macon County.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Decatur Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Decatur.

Decatur Small Business Rapid Relief Funds Grantees Announced

More than 60 local businesses have been given reimbursement grants in the amount of $615,017.

Hospital Capacity In The Decatur Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Macon County and across IL.

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How Close Are Decatur Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the coronavirus epidemic has affected hospital capacity in Macon County and across Illinois.

Pandemic Health Navigator Program Issues Call to Partner for CBOs

IPHA seeks to contract with community-based organizations to recruit navigators to support State's response to COVID-19.

Hospital Capacity In The Decatur Area: See Latest Numbers

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Macon County.

Decatur's COVID-19 Region Moves To Tier 1 Status

The Illinois Department of Public Health made the decision based on the region’s steadily improving COVID metrics.

Rep. Halbrook: Police-Reform bill is anything but reform

Newly passed legislation would make Illinois communities more dangerous

Portion Of Northbound Lanes Of North Oakland Avenue To Close

City Crews will be performing watermain failure repair on North Oakland Avenue through Jan. 22.

City Of Decatur To Host Public Hearing On Recreational Cannabis

The Jan. 14 hearing is in response to a recent objection to the referendum question on the sale of recreational cannabis in Decatur.

Here's How Close Decatur Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Decatur area.

Petition Received For Advisory Referendum On Cannabis Products in Decatur

“Should the city of Decatur allow the sale of recreational cannabis and cannabis-infused products to adults 21 and older?”

Understanding how the objection process works

What to expect when Congress convenes on Jan. 6th to certify the Presidential election

Small Business Rapid Relief Funds Available In Decatur

The City will accept applications for the Decatur Small Business Rapid Relief Funds until Jan. 6.

Consolidated Primary Election For Decatur City Council Set For Feb. 23

The number of candidates to be voted for in the Consolidated Primary Election will be six.

City Of Decatur And Dove Partnership To Assist Residents With COVID Relief

Rental/mortgage and utility assistance are available for people experiencing loss of income.

Rep. Chris Miller sends letter to Attorney General

Reps. Brad Halbrook; Blaine Wilhour; Darren Bailey; Andrew Chesney; and John Cabello also sign letter

Lottery To Determine Ballot Position For City Council Election

The Dec. 2 lottery is open to the public.

Christmas Tree Farms In The Decatur Area: Your 2020 Guide

Many local Christmas tree farmers are taking COVID-19 precautions to help you and yours have a happy holiday.

New Insect Protein Production Facility Announced

The facility will be operated by the French insect producer Innovafeed and will co-locate with ADM’s Decatur corn processing complex.

City Plans Virtual Community Workshop Surrounding Bicycle Plan

The virtual meeting will provide an interactive opportunity for participants to guide discussions about the Decatur Area’s bicycling needs.

City Issues Pre-Filing Notice For City Council Election

Nominating petitions for three available seats on the Decatur City Council may be filed in the office of the City Clerk.

Weekend Fun: Find A Pumpkin Patch Near Decatur

Looking for a Decatur-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.

City Approves New Electric Supply Agreement

Homefield Energy will serve all residential and small commercial electrical accounts within Decatur.

Best Decatur-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Decatur-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

City of Decatur Announces Final 2020 Clean-Up Date

The “FALL Citywide CLEAN-UP” is part of the City’s initiative designed to reinvigorate and improve neighborhoods.

Partial Closure Of 27th Street North Of US 36

Work on fiber optic cable is expected to last Wednesday to Friday.

East Eldorado Street To Close This Week

City Crews will be performing water service repair in the 900 block of East Eldorado Street.

Applications Now Open For Liquor Licenses

Six Class A and two Class B alcoholic liquor licenses are available to be issued by the City.

Emergency Mortgage Assistance Available

The Illinois Housing Development Authority is assisting individuals and families with COVID-19-related need.

Decatur City Council Petitions Available

Petitions will be available Tuesday for persons interested in running for seats on Decatur City Council.

Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The Taylorsville Republican becomes the first member of Congress from Illinois to contract the COVID-19 virus.

Macon County Rabies Clinic Set For Aug. 15

Macon County Animal Control and Macon County veterinarians are sponsoring a Rabies Vaccination Clinic.

East Cantrell Street Closed At South Airport Road Through Friday

City Crews will be performing watermain failure repair at East Cantrell Street and South Airport Road beginning Thursday, July 9.

Road Closure On South Taylor Road Begins July 14

Sangamo Construction Company will be replacing Taylor Road Bridge over Ward Branch beginning Tuesday July 14, 2020, weather permitting.

Summer Vacation Cancelled Due To COVID-19? Not For Darcie Kiper

Bloomington resident and outdoor adventurer embraces "Isolation-cation" to combat cabin fever

Decatur Shares City Council Meeting Schedule For July

Officers investigated an attempted auto theft in the area of 500 Village Center Drive.

Decatur Prepares To Move To Phase 4 This Friday

"Under the new phase we will see a further easing of the restrictions that have been in place for months."