A monthly breakdown of Decatur’s building permits and city decisions, sent straight to your inbox.
Sep 3, 2026
The owner's other Illinois projects connect solar generation with data centers, but the Decatur records leave an important question unanswered.
Aug 3, 2026
Three July permits show the long-discussed project moving forward, along with nearly $9 million in work across Decatur.
Jul 20, 2026
A $10.16 million Scovill project, regional stormwater planning, and the local systems connecting both.
Jul 8, 2026
June had one major public project, but the rest of the month still showed solar, roof work, commercial adaptation, and planning for future capacity.
Jun 28, 2026
A searchable companion to Decatur Development Update for following local permits, contractor activity, and project patterns.
Jun 15, 2026
The city has already flagged the Comprehensive Plan and zoning update. Here is how those fit with water capacity, Fuyao land activity, and demolition approvals.
Jun 9, 2026
This issue covers May 2026 permit activity, with recent City Council items added where they help explain what may be coming next.
May 5, 2026
This issue covers April 2026 permit activity, with recent City Council items added where they help explain what may be coming next.
