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Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe christened Jim Taylor as "the man behind the magic" for his behind-the-scenes role in many local initiatives.

The project is contingent on the developer receiving tax credits from the Illinois Housing Development Authority, which wont be known until June.

Former councilwoman Dana Ray chosen to fill the remaining three-and-a-half months left on Bill Fabers term.

On Tuesday the French biotechnology company Innovafeed broke ground on its flagship U.S. plant in Decatur, which will soon be home to the companys insect breeding and processing.

The Decatur Police Department added 10 new officers on Tuesday, but officials expect more retirements and vacancies in the near future.

The city will levy about $15.32 million, a 2.5% increase, or just under $375,000 more, compared to this years levy.

Moore Wolfe, 62, appears all-but-certain to be elected to another term that would put her on course to be the citys longest-serving mayor.

The objections will be heard before a three-member panel on Dec. 12.

Several residents spoke out against the proposal, accusing city officials of targeting people experiencing homelessness who congregate in the parks overnight.

Moore Wolfe, Decaturs mayor since 2015, faces two relatively-unknown challengers in her quest to become the citys longest-serving leader.