DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Public Library is taking people back in time and honoring those who fought to lead slaves to freedom. Decatur City Council passes ordinance to ban sweepstakes ...

DECATUR — Decatur Public Library will kick off Christmas celebrations with a visit from Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 3, during the Downtown Decatur Christmas Walk.

DECATUR — A Clash of Generations video gaming event will be held Saturday, June 21, in the Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library as part of the celebration of the library's 150th anniversary.

On Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m., Decatur Police responded to a shooting at the Decatur Library. Officers located an adult male inside the library suffering from a gunshot wound.

The City Council on Monday approved renting 10 temporary 1-ton air conditioning units from Carrier for Decatur Public Library while the city waits on delivery of new HVAC units for the library.