Category Archives: Decatur Radio
RENEWABLE POWER PLAN
Illinois is taking a major step toward a cleaner energy future as the state's Commerce Commission has approved the Illinois Power Agency's 2026 procurement plan. The updated strategy aims to address l...
Feb 19, 2026 An electric outlet glowing from within and a three prong electric plug and cord.
Ex-Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sexually Abusing Student
A former Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley teacher will serve four years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a student. Robert Dinkins entered a guilty plea to aggravated criminal sexual abuse...
Feb 19, 2026 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.
Decatur Fire Department Fire Safety For Local Homeowners "Be Alarmed!" Initiative
The Decatur Fire Department is enhancing fire safety for local homeowners by joining "Be Alarmed!", a statewide initiative offering free, 10-year sealed smoke alarms and fire safety education. In part...
Feb 19, 2026 Home smoke and fire alarm detector maintenance man pushing button checking, testing or replacing battery
Decatur Boil Order Update
A non-city contractor accidentally hit the water main yesterday evening. The break affected a large water main loop serving the west side of Decatur. The main break has been fixed, and there are no tr...
Feb 19, 2026 Shot of water boiling in an open pot on a hot stove at home
Areas of Decatur Under Boil Order
The following areas of Decatur are under a boil order until further notice: West Center from Florian to Wyckles. Wyckles Road from West Center to West Main. West Main from Wyckles to Dipper. Everyone ...
Feb 18, 2026 Shot of water boiling in an open pot on a hot stove at home
Illinois Has Erased More Than $1.1B In Medical Debt
Illinois officials report a significant milestone in healthcare financial assistance. Through the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program, the state has eliminated over $1.1 billion in medical debt. This...
Feb 18, 2026 Health insurance and medical welfare concept. Stethoscope with health care icon on dollar bill background. The cost of healthcare. Medical technology, health insurance business.
USDOT ORDERS ILLINOIS TO PAUSE ISSUE OF NON-DOMICILED CDLS
Federal officials have uncovered a major issue with Illinois' commercial driver's license program. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration determined that nearly 20% of non-domiciled commercia...
Feb 18, 2026 A welcome sign at the Illinois state line
Illinois Lawmaker Files Bill To Abolish Abortions
Illinois Republican State Senator Neil Anderson has introduced a controversial bill seeking to ban abortions in the state by defining preborn children as people at any stage of development. Under this...
Feb 18, 2026 The Illinois House of Representatives Chamber in the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois, USA on a cloudy spring day. This is where representatives of the lower house of the Illinois General Assembly meet to pass bills.
Menards Theft and Pursuit
Authorities in Macon County responded to a reported theft at Menards in Forsyth on February 17. Deputies identified the suspect as Gary Jordan, age 58, a repeat offender linked to previous incidents a...
Feb 18, 2026 Handcuffs on top of a fingerprint form.
BALLOT ERRORS
Republican candidate Ted Dabrowski has taken legal action against Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons after a misprint on primary election ballots listed his name as "Tad" instead of "Ted." Dabrowski ...
Feb 18, 2026 Voting Booths set up in rows on Election Day
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