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They werent happy about it, but the Decatur City Council begrudgingly approved a $249,000 contract for asbestos abatement of a pair of privately-owned buildings.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe is expected to announce the appointment of a new city manager on Thursday.

Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe will hold a press conference on Thursday. She wouldnt confirm the subject matter but is expected to announce the appointment of a new city manager.

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decaturs population and property levels have dropped to record lows in 2020. But now, Deputy City Manager Jon Kindseth says Decatur is on the rebound. This

The $1.35 million deal comes during a disagreement over Heritage Behavioral Health Centers possible relocation to the site.

The nearly 87,000-square foot shopping center, which includes tenants such as Dollar Tree, Famous Wine & Spirits and Pride Cleaners, will be renovated, including new exterior facades.

The estimated costs to purchase and renovation of the former Wee Folk Childcare building have more than tripled.

Public hearings held to get views of residents to proposed cost increases and service changes.

Public hearings held to get views of residents to proposed cost increases and service changes.

Animal control officers getting advice and tips from experts, and others, on how to trap the African predator.