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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Decatur public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Homelessness and Shelter Crisis After Oasis Closure
Closure of Oasis Center
Surveillance Technology
Public safety
Environment
Civic Engagement
Flock Safety System Utilization and Privacy
Homelessness and data centers
Mayoral candidacy and community support
Public safety and street racing
Carbon Sequestration Liability and Transparency
West End Public Safety and Traffic Concerns
Appearance of Citizens
Panhandling and Traffic Safety Concerns
Fire Response and Historic Preservation
Neighborhood Sanitation and Code Enforcement
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Decatur from local and regional media.
Decatur hires new finance director and city treasurer
Decatur hires new finance director and city treasurer WAND
Sep 8, 2026Decatur hires new Director of Finance and City Treasurer
Decatur hires new Director of Finance and City Treasurer NPR Illinois
Sep 8, 2026DECATUR MOVES CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY WITH MORE THAN 170,000 PASSENGER BOARDINGS
DECATUR MOVES CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY WITH MORE THAN 170,000 PASSENGER BOARDINGS Decatur Tribune
Sep 8, 2026CITY BEAT: PRESENTATION ON DATA CENTERS IN MACON COUNTY AT CIVIC CENTER THEATRE AUG. 31
CITY BEAT: PRESENTATION ON DATA CENTERS IN MACON COUNTY AT CIVIC CENTER THEATRE AUG. 31 Decatur Tribune
Aug 26, 2026City Of Decatur, Illinois ‘Launches Firefighter Training Program For High School Students’
City Of Decatur, Illinois ‘Launches Firefighter Training Program For High School Students’ WNY Labor Today
Aug 11, 2026Decatur “Let’s Talk Data Centers” Event Explores Next Steps for Concerned Community Members
Decatur “Let’s Talk Data Centers” Event Explores Next Steps for Concerned Community Members Decatur Tribune
Jul 30, 2026ADM to invest $103 million in improvements to Decatur facilities
ADM to invest $103 million in improvements to Decatur facilities Capitol City Now
Jun 23, 2026CITY OF DECATUR ASSISTING RESIDENTS WITH TREE DEBRIS CLEANUP FROM RECENT STORMS
CITY OF DECATUR ASSISTING RESIDENTS WITH TREE DEBRIS CLEANUP FROM RECENT STORMS Decatur Tribune
Jun 18, 2026CITY BEAT: MAYOR’S RACE ALREADY INTERESTING , ALSO COUNCILMAN McDANIEL RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION
CITY BEAT: MAYOR’S RACE ALREADY INTERESTING , ALSO COUNCILMAN McDANIEL RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION Decatur Tribune
Jun 10, 2026CITY BEAT: RACE FOR DECATUR MAYOR HEATING UP EVEN THOUGH ELECTION IS NEXT APRIL
CITY BEAT: RACE FOR DECATUR MAYOR HEATING UP EVEN THOUGH ELECTION IS NEXT APRIL Decatur Tribune
Jun 3, 2026Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe Announces Re-Election Bid
Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe Announces Re-Election Bid Decatur Tribune
May 28, 2026CITY BEAT: ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX BILL IS CAUSE FOR CONCERN IN MANY LOCAL HOMES
CITY BEAT: ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX BILL IS CAUSE FOR CONCERN IN MANY LOCAL HOMES Decatur Tribune
May 27, 2026