We were able to raise the gate on the Lake Decatur dam this morning. The lake level will be raised to about 614 feet above mean sea level which is the desired level as dredging continues. The gate will be inspected today to determine if any repairs are needed.
Lake Decatur lower than normal over next several days due to problems w/gate on dam. Gate stopped operating during winter prep & water continues to flow out rapidly. Todayโs level: 612.4 ft. above sea level. Was 614+ yesterday. Crews working on problem. Will keep you updated.
A public budget review session regarding the draft 2019 budget is set for 4 p.m. Wed. Nov. 28 in the City Council Chamber of the Decatur Civic Center. You can download the draft budget here (https://t.co/EzOQjvGgpx) and call 217-424-2801/email [email protected] with questions.
#IDOT says the bridge carrying U.S. 36 over U.S. 51 (near the Decatur Conference Center) set to reopen by Friday, Nov. 16. A marked detour is in place to guide motorists around the closure. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area.
#WANDTV coverage of Decatur Public Library annex demolition that begins today. @AccessDecatur working with DPL and its partners to determine next steps in parking lot design and repair:// https://t.co/9b1p5BqGTd
The City of Decatur is currently hiring for the positions of Legal Secretary, Account Clerk II and Network Support Specialist. To view complete job announcement click on the following link: https://t.co/8MAw7jBazI
The LAST City wide cleanup for the year for Decatur residents is on Thursday, October 11th from 2-6 p.m. Please note the location has changed from the Civic Center Parking lot to the Decatur Public Library Parking Lot.
The Decatur City Council will meet tonight at 5:30pm due to the Labor Day holiday, to view the council agenda, click on the following link: https://t.co/ScQCkWuqW5โฆ/council-meetings
The City of Decatur is currently hiring for the position of Police Patrol Officer, for complete job announcement click on the following link: https://t.co/8MAw7jBazI?
Decatur City Council, Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education and Decatur Park District will convene for the purpose of a Special Meeting for an Intergovernmental Work Session tonight at 5:30pm in the University Commons Banquet Room 302-A, located at Millikin.
Petitions for persons interested in running for Mayor of the City of Decatur or one of the three seats on Decatur City Council up for election in 2019 will be available beginning, Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Click on link for more details: https://t.co/JBPmdT0xct
The Country Club Road boat ramp on Lake Decatur will remain closed until Sept. 4th due to the City's dredging project operating near the boat ramp. Boaters are reminded to stay at least 150 feet away from all dredging equipment, pipelines, cables and dredging buoys at all times.
The DPD is hosting Coffee with a Cop on August 8 at 7:30am at the YMCA, 220 W. McKinley. All residents are invited to attend. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for residents to ask questions and learn more about the department's work in Decatur's neighborhoods.