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City of Decatur surveys thousands of properties, picks priorities

City of Decatur surveys thousands of properties, picks priorities

  • Updated Mar 24, 2026

Every three years, the City of Decatur completes a survey of more than a dozen neighborhoods across the city. Employees inspect tens of thousa…

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Oakwood Tattoo turns Friday the 13th in fundraiser for neighborhood revitalization

Oakwood Tattoo turns Friday the 13th in fundraiser for neighborhood revitalization

  • Updated Feb 13, 2026
Decatur officials outline plan to strengthen neighborhoods, economy
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Decatur officials outline plan to strengthen neighborhoods, economy

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Feb 4, 2026

City leaders are working to revitalize Decatur, and the project is more than just adding new buildings. It is a long-term investment for the future. 

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Decatur officials outline plan to strengthen neighborhoods, economy

Decatur officials outline plan to strengthen neighborhoods, economy

  • Updated Feb 4, 2026

City leaders are working to revitalize Decatur, and the project is more than just adding new buildings. It is a long-term investment for the future.

2:07
Springfield's new planner aims to revitalize downtown, reimagine vacant buildings

Springfield's new planner aims to revitalize downtown, reimagine vacant buildings

  • Updated Jan 14, 2026

Suraksha Bhandari was named the new professional planner for the City of Springfield, operating within the office of Planning and Economic Dev…

Springfield's new planner aims to revitalize downtown, reimagine vacant buildings
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Springfield's new planner aims to revitalize downtown, reimagine vacant buildings

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Jan 14, 2026

Suraksha Bhandari was named the new professional planner for the City of Springfield, operating within the office of Planning and Economic Development.

1:32
City of Decatur accepting proposals for redevelopment of vacant land

City of Decatur accepting proposals for redevelopment of vacant land

  • Updated Jan 7, 2026

Decatur taking on a new initiative, hoping to get developers to take on the task of creating new housing opportunities in the empty lots.

Oakwood area businesses owners excited by the prospect of local improvements
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Oakwood area businesses owners excited by the prospect of local improvements

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Jan 2, 2026

The City of Decatur is planning for the revitalization of the Oakwood Business District, roughly the area of Oakland Avenue between West Main and West Wood Streets. 

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Oakwood area businesses owners excited by the prospect of local improvements

Oakwood area businesses owners excited by the prospect of local improvements

  • Updated Jan 2, 2026

The City of Decatur is planning for the revitalization of the Oakwood Business District. Local business owners are part of the mission to brea…

Local businesses performing Johns Hill revitalization work Friday
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Local businesses performing Johns Hill revitalization work Friday

  • Updated May 20, 2022

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Leaders in the Decatur community will come together for Johns Hill neighborhood revitalization work on Friday, May 20. 

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