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Residents, city leaders weigh in on Decatur raising diesel fuel tax
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Residents, city leaders weigh in on Decatur raising diesel fuel tax

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Jan 20, 2026

Drivers in Decatur will see a tax increase at the pump, as the city's motor fuel tax on diesel is going up, all in an effort to fund road improvement projects. 

Decatur police acknowledge shooting spike while pointing to long-term progress
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Decatur police acknowledge shooting spike while pointing to long-term progress

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Jan 12, 2026

Decatur police leaders and community partners are doubling down on efforts to curb violence following a recent spike in shootings, while also pointing to long-term progress in reducing crime across the city. 

Decatur city manager says councilmember breached employment agreement
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Decatur city manager says councilmember breached employment agreement

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 23, 2025

Tim Gleason made the reference to Decatur City Council in his resignation letter on Sept. 12.

Decatur City Manager resigns after less than 2 years back in role
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Decatur City Manager resigns after less than 2 years back in role

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 23, 2025

Decatur City Manager Tim Gleason is stepping down after less than two years back in the role.

Former Decatur mayor to be inducted into Decatur Hall of Fame Friday
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Former Decatur mayor to be inducted into Decatur Hall of Fame Friday

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jun 18, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Former Mayor of Decatur Mike "Tuna" McElroy will be honored with an induction to the City of Decatur Hall of Fame on Fr…

Road projects, schools, Durbin highlight 'State of the Community'
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Road projects, schools, Durbin highlight 'State of the Community'

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Apr 24, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Business leaders, organizations, and nonprofits gathered in Mount Zion Thursday for the annual State of the Community event. 

Decatur resolution could guarantee annexation of land, lead to economic growth
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Decatur resolution could guarantee annexation of land, lead to economic growth

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Feb 18, 2025

A annexation agreement up for vote at the next Decatur City Council meeting could mean economic growth for the city.

Illinois Comptroller honors 3 local women for Women's History Month
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Illinois Comptroller honors 3 local women for Women's History Month

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Jun 11, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - At a Women's History Month ceremony, Illinois Comptroller Susanna Mendoza celebrated 5 women from Central and South…

Decatur mayor signs proclamation honoring Chris Oberheim
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Decatur mayor signs proclamation honoring Chris Oberheim

  • Updated Jul 7, 2021

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - With family members present, Decatur's mayor signed a proclamation honoring the legacy of fallen officer Chris Oberheim. 

Decatur mayor asks city-owned facilities to place flags at half-staff in Oberheim's memory
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Decatur mayor asks city-owned facilities to place flags at half-staff in Oberheim's memory

  • Updated May 20, 2021

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur's mayor has asked for flags to be lowered to half-staff at all city-owned facilities in memory of Chris Oberheim. 

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