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Decatur City Manager

Government and municipal administration 1 Gary K Anderson Plz Decatur, IL 62523-1196 Phone: (217) 424-2708

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Decatur Fire Department

Fire prevention and safety 1 Gary K Anderson Plz Decatur, IL 62523-1196 Phone: (217) 424-2811

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Decatur Police Department

Law enforcement services 333 S Franklin St Decatur, IL 62523-1352 Phone: (217) 424-2711

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Decatur at a glance

County
Macon County
County seat
Decatur
Population
70,522
Macon County population
103,998
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City of Decatur
ZIP codes
62522, 62523, 62521, 62526, 62524, 62525

About Decatur public records

The city's website at https://www.decaturil.gov/ hosts city council meeting minutes, ordinances, and other official records. Administrative oversight and coordination of the city's various departments falls under the Decatur City Manager's office, with details available at https://www.decaturil.gov/departments/city-administration/. Municipal elections take place every four years, with the next mayoral and city council contests scheduled for April 2025. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act provides access to government records, including election related documents. The 2020 general election brought 72.November 2026 elections will feature the mayoral race, city council seats, and various county-level positions including County Clerk, Sheriff, and County Board members. Residents can request an absentee ballot through the Macon County Clerk's Office or online at the Illinois State Board of Elections website.

Decatur, Macon County, Illinois conducts its elections through the Macon County Clerk's Office, (217) 424-1383, maconcountyil.gov.

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How do I register to vote in Decatur, Illinois?

To register to vote in Decatur, Illinois, residents can register online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the Macon County elections office. Illinois requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Illinois State Board of Elections voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Decatur, contact the Macon County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Decatur, Illinois?

Property records for Decatur are kept by the Macon County Recorder, which records deeds, mortgages and liens, and the Macon County Supervisor of Assessments, which sets assessed values for tax purposes. See Macon County Property Assessor (https://www.propertytax.maconcounty.illinois.gov/) for ownership, assessed values and parcel maps.

How do I find business license records in Decatur, Illinois?

Business licenses for Decatur are issued by the city, the county or the state depending on the type of business, and every corporation or LLC doing business in Illinois is registered with the state's business registry, whose entity search is public. For a local license, start with the Decatur clerk or the Macon County clerk.

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