Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Decatur residents are starting to receive new garbage carts/totes and the City wants to provide some clarity. As part of the garbage & recycling ordinance changes, adopted December 2023, all resid...

Illinois Supreme Court Could Allow New Trial For Decatur Woman Convicted Of Killing Son (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Supreme Court will decide on whether to allow a new trial for a Decatur woman ...

Winter Storm's Impact On Travel (Springfield, IL) -- The winter storm hitting Illinois will impact travel. The Illinois Department of Transportation says the severe weather will create slick condition...

Respiratory Viruses Increasing In Illinois (Springfield, IL) -- Respiratory illnesses are still on the rise in Illinois. The respiratory illness level increased from Moderate to High in the past week ...

Man Wanted For Animal Abuse In Decatur Arrested (Decatur, IL) -- A man accused of animal abuse in Decatur is awaiting trial. An arrest warrant was issued for Derrick Tyus for three counts of Cruel Tre...

ISP Won't Pursue Charges Against Residents Who Didn't Register Assault Weapons By Jan 1 (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois State Police won't pursue charges against Illinois residents who didn't regist...

Man Wanted For Animal Abuse In Decatur (Decatur, IL) -- Police are searching for a man accused of animal abuse in Decatur. An arrest warrant was issued for Derrick Tyus for three counts of Cruel Treat...

First Babies Of 2024 Born In Chicago Area Chicago area hospitals are acknowledging the first babies of 2024. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge says Ocean was born at 3:18 am to Emily an...

Coroner IDs Woman Hit And Killed By Train In Springfield (Springfield, IL) -- The Sangamon County Coroner is identifying the woman who was hit and killed by an Amtrak train in Springfield last week. I...

Illinois Basketball Star Terrence Shannon Suspended After Rape Charge (Champaign, IL) -- Illinois men's basketball star Terrence Shannon Junior is suspended from the team after being charged with rape...