Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Man Charged In Deadly Stabbing In Decatur
Man Charged In Deadly Stabbing In Decatur (Decatur, IL) -- A man is charged in a deadly stabbing in Decatur. Police say the victim was found stabbed early yesterday in the 13-hundred block of East Loc...
Jerry Hinkle Feb 02, 2024 A defocused police car sits behind crime scene tape with flashing lights at night.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Causing Crash That Seriously Hurt Decatur Teacher
Man Sentenced To Prison For Causing Crash That Seriously Hurt Decatur Teacher (Decatur, IL) -- A man is going to prison for causing a 2022 crash outside St. Teresa High School in Decatur that left a t...
Jerry Hinkle Feb 01, 2024 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.

Decatur Woman Gets Probation After Animal Cruelty Plea
Decatur Woman Gets Probation After Animal Cruelty Plea (Macon Co., IL) -- A Decatur woman is avoiding prison time after pleading guilty to allowing her dog to starve to death. The 33-year-old pleaded ...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 31, 2024 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.

Rutherford to Retire from St. Mary's
Theresa Rutherford, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer, has announced her plans to retire from HSHS this spring. Her last day will be April 1, 2024. Rutherford will retire ...
Gina Volk Jan 30, 2024

Illinois Election Officials To Vote On Whether Remove Trump From Ballot
Illinois Election Officials To Vote On Whether Remove Trump From Ballot (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois State Board of Elections is expected to vote today on whether to remove former President Donal...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 30, 2024 Voting Booths set up in rows on Election Day

Retired Judge: Courts Should Decide Whether To Remove Trump's Name From Illinois Ballot
Retired Judge: Courts Should Decide Whether To Remove Trump's Name From Illinois Ballot (Springfield, IL) -- A retired judge believes the courts should decide whether former President Donald Trump sho...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 29, 2024 Voting Booths set up in rows on Election Day

Business Spotlight - Capelli's Studio & Spa, January 26, 2024
Our Friday Business Spotlight is with Nichole Garner, Owner of Capelli's Studio and Spa at 160 E. Main St. Suite 400 in Decatur!
Gina Volk Jan 26, 2024

Suspicious House Fire In Decatur Under Investigation
Suspicious House Fire In Decatur Under Investigation (Decatur, IL) -- Authorities are investigating a suspicious house fire in Decatur. The blaze broke out early yesterday in the 17-hundred block of N...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 26, 2024 Fireplace

Hearing For Illinois' Terrence Shannon Delayed
Hearing For Illinois' Terrence Shannon Delayed (Champaign, IL) -- A preliminary hearing in the criminal rape case against University of Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Junior is being dela...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 25, 2024 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.

Authorities ID Springfield Man Killed In Truck Crash Near Pawnee
Authorities ID Springfield Man Killed In Truck Crash Near Pawnee (Pawnee, IL) -- Authorities are identifying a Springfield man who died after a truck overturned near Pawnee this past weekend. The cras...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 24, 2024 A defocused police car sits behind crime scene tape with flashing lights at night.






