Decatur IL

The program is free for homeowners in privately-owned, owner-occupied residences.

Legislation authorizing the horse track and casino has yet to win Illinois House approval.

Lake Decatur, the water source for the city and Mt. Zion residents, is about three feet below normal.

Lake Decatur is currently 2.4 feet below the normal level and is slowly declining due to evaporation and lack of rain.

Tim Gleason held the job previously. He returned in 2024.

Mark Sorensen has lived in Decatur, Illinois, since 1969 and has spent his career preserving history and promoting the arts. He continues this work today as the Macon County Historian. He also serves as president of the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur, which supports music education through scholarships, youth orchestras, and an instrument lending library. Sorensen spoke to Community Voices about his work in archives, local history, and the mission of the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur. Learn more about the Guild here.

On April 8, Vanessa Ferguson and Bea Bonner hosted a live taping of CV in the MC or Community Voices in Macon County at The Staley Museum in Decatur, Ill.

The longtime owner of the Avon died last month.

The investments target areas where employment among 25-54-year-olds is significantly lower than the national average, with the goal to close this gap.

Some locations will require appointments. The change is designed to limit wait times.