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DFTA Union Contract
The Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants were bargaining for a new union contract. Their contract had expired on June 30, 2023. A new contract was approved retroactively for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025. DFTA ratified it the week of September 26th, 2023. The School Board approved it on Octob... See Story
Story, 08-23-20232024 Illinois Elections
In Illinois, the 2024 Primaries election is March 19th, and the General Election is November 5th, 2024. For most offices, the filing period is November 27th - December 4th, 2023. Decatur Vote will likely begin election coverage in November, possibly December 2023. The following Municipal Election... See Story
Story, 07-20-2023Keil Administration Building
The Keil Administration Building (or Keil Building) houses DPS61 Administrative offices, and the Board room where most Board of Education meetings are held. Location The Keil Building is near the 51 South & Eldorado intersection, one block North of the Circle K. It is a tall, brick building. See Story
Story, 07-19-2023Dennis Schools Structural Issues
Dennis Lab/Mosaic Campus and former French Academy/Kaleidoscope Campus were inspected on May 30th, 2023, the last day of school. Both buildings were closed the following day due to structural concerns. Dennis Students are attending at Garfield Learning Acadmey with the addition of Modular classro... See Story
Story, 06-14-2023Decatur Public Schools
Decatur Public Schools District 61 (DPS61) is governed by a Board of officials elected in odd-numbered years during municipal elections, and led by a Superintendent. We may add more information at a later time. Below are links you may find useful. District Information District Website Communi... See Story
Story, 03-24-2023Valdimir Talley
Valdimir Talley is the safety & security administrator for DPS61, hired in 2023. He ran for Republican Sheriff in 2010. According to WAND: According to DPS, Talley has spent more than three decades in law enforcement, most recently as Chief of Police for the Maywood Police Department, from w... See Story
Story, 03-16-2023Cannabis Dispensaries in Decatur
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Story, 02-23-2023Bill Clevenger
Bill Clevenger is a candidate for Decatur School Board in the 2023 race. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Decatur Park District from 1988 until 2021. View his 2023 Candidate Profile See Story
Story, 02-23-2023Howard Buffett
Howard Buffett is a son of Warren Buffett. He manages the Howard Buffett Foundation. He provides funding to local government, police, and others. He is a former Macon County Sheriff & intended to run for Sheriff in 2022, but withdrew due to training requirements. There is much more to say abo... See Story
Story, 02-10-2023Jacob Jenkins
Jacob Jenkins is a candidate for Decatur School Board in 2023. View his 2023 Candidate Profile. See Story
Story, 02-01-2023Karl Coleman
Karl Coleman currently (January 2023) serves as a Macon County Board Member and is running for Decatur City Council. See Karl's 2023 City Council Candidate Profile. See Karl's 2022 County Board Candidate Profile See Story
Story, 01-31-2023Shelith Hansbro
Shelith Hansbro is a candidate for Decatur Park Commissioner in 2023. See her candidate profile See Story
Story, 01-25-2023Gina Taylor
Gina Taylor is a candidate for Maroa Forsyth School Board for the 2023 election. View her candidate profile See Story
Story, 01-24-2023Will Wetzel
Will Wetzel is a candidate for Decatur School Board in 2023. He previously ran a campaign for City Council and lost. See his campaign profile. See Story
Story, 01-20-2023Weekly Decatur News Recap
Every Friday, we'll be reviewing local news outlets for all the most important stories, primarily focused on government, elections, and policy, and writing a summary of everything you should know. January 20th, 2023 will be our first recap. Let us know of any news outlets we should follow. Our re... See Story
Story, 01-20-2023Datrice Weathers
Datrice Weathers is a teacher at Hope Academy in Decatur and was running for a Decatur School Board position in 2023, before withdrawing in mid-February. View her 2023 Candidate Profile. See Story
Story, 01-19-2023Dennis Cooper
Dennis Cooper is an appointed Decatur City Councilman. He is running for re-election for the 2023-2027 City Council term. View his 2023 candidate profile See Story
Story, 01-19-20232023 School Board Elections
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Story, 01-19-2023ROE#39 Macon/Piatt School Trustees
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Story, 01-19-2023Decatur Vote
DecaturVote.com is a local political news website covering primarily Decatur Illinois Elections, but also providing some coverage of other elections in Macon County. See Story
Story, 01-13-2023