In 1996, Illinois listed Lake Decatur for phosphorus and nitrogen pollution. 25 years later, 3 grants helped Decatur expand BMPs and improve water quality in the lake

After 25 years of addressing phosphorus and nitrogen pollution in Lake Decatur, the city implements new BMPs and grants to improve water quality and protect this vital resource.
Hindustan Times

Tornado hits near Decatur, Illinois: Videos capture damage in Mount Zion

UPDATE: A powerful tornado tore through the Illinois community of Mount Zion on Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage to multiple homes. Mount Zion is located about eight miles southeast of ...
WCIA on MSN

'Never forget': Decatur group honors 9/11 victims

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Dozens gathered at the Decatur 9/11 Memorial Friday. Every year, the Decatur 9/11 Memorial Committee ...
NPR Illinois

Decatur hires new Director of Finance and City Treasurer

Michele Anderson takes over the role of Director of Finance and City Treasurer in Decatur.
Journal Star on MSN

Major investments, changes coming to central Illinois business

As the state works to phase out coal-fired power plants, a gas-fired facility will be built in central Illinois.