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Weekly Decatur News Recap

Story compiled by Reed Sutman.
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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 recaps will be drawn from the following outlets, though we may not review every outlet every week.

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News Recaps

Recaps are posted on Fridays

  • Dec 01, 2023

    Elections, Heritage, and More | Dec 1 2023 Weekly News

    Local election races are underway. St. Teresa strongly opposes Heritage moving nearby their school. State Police have an online form to report corruption. And more...

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  • Mar 03, 2023

    Election News Recap | March 3rd

    A short recap focused on election-related news, with a list of note-able articles.

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  • Feb 24, 2023

    A week of news | Feb 24, Decatur

    Akorn is ending all U.S. operations, including two Decatur Facilities. Four candidates withdraw ...

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  • Feb 17, 2023

    Feb 17th Recap

    Will Wetzel for School Board, leadership changes in the Health Department, an ADM Strike, fighting at Decatur Schools, and the City Council agenda

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  • Feb 10, 2023

    Feb 10th Recap

    Updates on City Council ordinances and funding, fire union negotiations, fraud charges for a former state official, city department reports, and much more.

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  • Feb 03, 2023

    Feb 3rd Recap

    Another weekly recap!

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  • Jan 27, 2023

    Jan 27th Recap

    Second weekly news recap!

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  • Jan 20, 2023

    First Recap!

    Our first recap is done! They'll get better, too.

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Articles

Decatur Illinois Police have increased distracted driving enforcement, and plan to continue. Domestic Violence may increase during the holidays. DPS61 will levy $36 million in property taxes, and other stories from the week of December 15, 2023. Domestic Violence (WAND) - Domestic violence may in...   See Article

Meta Report, 12-15-2023

City Manager Scot Wrighton is retiring. Garbage rates will increase slightly. Property taxes up 3%. Macon County Elections (H&R) - There is little competition for Macon County elections this year. Three Republican Coroner candidates face-off in the March 19 Primaries, then the winner faces De...   See Article

Meta Report, 12-08-2023

Decatur, IL - Local election races are underway. St. Teresa strongly opposes Heritage moving nearby their school. State Police have an online form to report corruption. Read on for other Decatur political news from the last week. Local Elections (H&R) - Light detail on some local candidate fi...   See Article

Meta Report, 12-01-2023

This week's recap just captures election-related news and highlights a couple noteable articles. Comprehensive weekly news recaps will return soon, but right now our priority is candidate and election information. We're working on a comprehensive Voter's Guide, which will be available mid-March. ...   See Article

Meta Report, 03-03-2023

Akorn is ending all U.S. operations, including two Decatur Facilities. Four candidates withdraw from Macon County Races. Early voting begins. City Council opposes new TIF District legislation. Masks are now optional at the Health Department. Lake Decatur gets updated rules, fees, and permits. Tax...   See Article

Meta Report, 02-24-2023

This week we cover Will Wetzel for School Board, leadership changes in the Health Department, an ADM Strike, fighting at Decatur Schools, and the City Council agenda. The Council agenda includes a report on the budget, a resolution regarding TIF Districts, new spending contracts with businesses, ...   See Article

Meta Report, 02-17-2023

Updates on City Council ordinances and funding, fire union negotiations, fraud charges, city departments, and more. City Council Decatur City Council - $800,000 for Home Repair & Accessibility Program, for roof replacements & accessibility improvements in the urban core. The program will ...   See Article

Meta Report, 02-10-2023

This week's recap includes two new candidate writeups, health department resignations, a DPS job fair, Prosecutor Shortages, advocacy for Catholic Schools, Letters to the Editor, and much more. Candidates Karl Coleman is running for Decatur City Council. He is focused on business development and ...   See Article

Meta Report, 02-03-2023

Elections County Auditor Referendum: A binding referendum could eliminate the office of County Auditor if voters say YES. If the elected position is eliminated, it is likely the County Board will keep the staff and hire a financial expert to fill the role, which doesn't include much auditing, acc...   See Article

Meta Report, 01-27-2023

Gun Legislation Gun legislation HB5471 passed in Illinois. "The law requires current owners of assault weapons to register their firearms with the state and bans future sales of various semi-automatic firearms classified as assault weapons," according to Taylor Vidmar. Vidmar writes tha...   See Article

Meta Report, 01-20-2023

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 Article

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