Area Info
Need a souvenir of Decatur?
Purchase a copy of Decatur: Illinois' Central City for a discounted $40 (was $75) by calling the Chamber at 422-2200.
Decatur: Illinois' Central City, captures compelling snapshots of this point in Decatur's history by highlighting our community's quality of life, and identifying the city's vital position at the center of our state, and nation.
The Greater Decatur area has much to offer residents and businesses. Whether you are seeking a challenging career, a supportive place to establish a business, or a satisfying quality of life, you will find what you are looking for in Macon County, Illinois!
From residential housing to commercial real estate, Decatur and the surrounding areas have attractive and affordable options in every price range. Friendly and knowledgeable real estate professionals are eager to assist homeowners and entrepreneurs settle in central Illinois.
The Decatur Public School system offers a challenging academic curriculum in addition to a wide variety of music and professional development courses. Surrounding communities and private schools provide students with academic excellence in small-school environments. Whether public or private, rural or urban, Decatur and Macon County schools prepare students for the rigors of top universities as well as provide real-world training for today's job market.
Decatur Memorial and St. Mary's hospitals supply the community with dedicated healthcare professionals in dozens of specialty areas. With advanced treatment options for cancer and cardiac care, our hospitals provide residents with state-of-the-art medical treatment.
Over 200 area churches provide residents with a place to worship. These churches also supply the community with a ready stable of eager and dependable volunteers.
Important and Helpful Information
Change of Address through Post Office: www.usps.com
Power:Ameren (Power Company) 1-800-755-5000
Power for Coles/Moultrie County: 235-0341
Water for City of Decatur: 424-2841
Water for Forsyth: 877-9446
Water for Long Creek: 864-4182
Water for Mt. Zion: 864-5424
Water for Macon: 764-3653
Who should haul my garbage? 424-2783
Comcast Cable (TV): 1-888-736-6705
Triax Cable (TV surrounding areas): 1-800-443-1175
Jones Enterprises (TV Clinton): 1-800-252-1101
Direct TV: 1-800-280-4388
SBC Dish Network(TV): 1-866-722-7500
SBC (Phone): 1-800-244-4444
AT&T (Phone): 1-800-222-0300
Ambulance: 428-8641
Decatur Police: 424-2711
State Police: 867-2211
Macon County Sheriff: 424-1311
Decatur Fire Department: 429-5201
Follow the links below to explore the services our members provide for our community.
