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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is looking to cut your grocery bill, but opponents say it could drain funds from city governments.

City staff have suggested extending many of the same design elements incorporated along the downtown stretch of Eldorado Street east from the Illinois Central Railroad tracks to 19th Street.

Decaturs “cost-share” program is one of many that have sprouted up across the country as an incentive from local governments to water customers to replace their lead service lines.

Decaturs “cost-share” program is one of many that have sprouted up across the country as an incentive from local governments to water customers to replace their lead service lines.

Decaturs “cost-share” program is one of many that have sprouted up across the country as an incentive from local governments to water customers to replace their lead service lines.

City officials laid out a public transit overhaul that would reduce the number of fixed-route bus lines from 16 to 10 while implementing what is known as "micro-transit."

The council also approved liquor sales at a convenience store to be located near the marina in Nelson Park. It also approved use of grant funds for Garfield Park improvements.

The unanimous vote signals that, despite some communities across the country moving away from the warning system, it is here to stay in Decatur, at least for now.

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.

2023 proved to be consequential in Decatur city government and politics. Heres a look back at some of the top stories that made headlines this year.