The Decatur Library reopened Feb. 10 with enhanced safety protocols following a Feb. 2 shooting. New measures include a single point of entry via the rear of the building and a mandatory security ...

DECATUR — The story of the Decatur Public Library’s evolution from its humble beginning in 1875 to the vibrant institution it is today will be shared during a Saturday, Dec. 20, presentation by local ...

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 library was one of 22 recipients of a grant from the Illinois Arts Council to fund public art projects designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. “These ...