The ongoing drought means weeks of lake levels dropping across central Illinois, but the recent rain has been good news.

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Each week, hundreds of people launch their boats and soak up the sun on Lake Decatur. But having fun and following the rules have to go hand-in-hand. That’s where 12 Lake Patrol ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Lake Decatur’s water level is continuing to drop, and the City of Decatur is now implementing stricter water rationing measures. Central Illinois has seen below-average rainfall ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Decatur has provided information on road closures, parking rules and more ahead of the Hardy’s Race for the Lake event this weekend. The event, which takes place ...

With lake levels low in Lake Decatur, the city of Decatur is offering cleanup assistance for anyone with lakeside properties.

DECATUR — The city of Decatur is advising Lake Decatur dock owners to check and adjust their docks and boat hoists as necessary due to the lake level gradually decreasing as a result of below normal ...

Affordable living meets lakeside charm in Decatur, Illinois. Explore parks, shows, dining, and easygoing streets without big-city costs.

Another round of Council Connections was held on Monday in Decatur. Concerned citizens shared their thoughts with city leaders on the effects of CO2, storage and Lake Decatur. Winter storm warning as ...

DECATUR — The continued drought conditions have prompted the city of Decatur to issue a Stage 1 Water Rationing mandate. When they marked the official start of Lake Decatur dredging last October, city ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Decatur is reducing its water rationing efforts as upcoming rain is expected, but they are still asking the community to continue voluntary conservation. In a press ...