Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Decatur Police Investigate Shooting
Decatur Police are on the scene after a shooting at the corner of East Lawrence Street and Martin Luther King Drive Sunday afternoon. Authorities report that one adult male sustained injuries during t...
Feb 09, 2026 Accident or crime scene cordon tape, police line do not cross. It is nighttime, emergency lights of police cars flashing blue, red and white in the background
Governor Richard Oglesby Mansion to Host Play for 5th graders
Fifth graders in Decatur will soon have a chance to step back in time, as the Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion and Museum presents its annual educational play, "Grant Visits the Oglesbys." Running ...
Feb 09, 2026
Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations Meeting
The Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations, or CONO, invites Decatur residents to its upcoming meeting on February 17, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The gathering will be held in the Madden Room at the Decatur P...
Feb 09, 2026
Illinois Department of Public Health Endorses Immunization Schedule from American Academy of Pediatrics
Illinois health officials are implementing the recently released 2026 child immunization schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics. This move, according to the Illinois Department of Public Hea...
Feb 08, 2026 Medical personnel filling a syringe needle with generic vaccine booster from vial
Ex-Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Teacher To Enter Plea In Sex Abuse Case
A former Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley teacher, Robert Dinkins, is expected to reach a plea agreement on charges of sexually abusing a student. Ford County court records confirm a hearing is scheduled for...
Feb 08, 2026 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.
Fire At Harristown Township Hall
A fire has left the Township Hall in Harristown badly damaged. Flames broke out yesterday at the building located on North Meridian Street. Fire crews responded quickly and worked through the afternoo...
Feb 08, 2026 Fireplace
Illinois Gaming Board Takes Actions To End Illegal Online Casino and Sweepstakes Operators
The Illinois Gaming Board, in partnership with the state Attorney General's office, has launched a crackdown on illegal online casino operations. Over 60 cease-and-desist letters have been sent to com...
Feb 08, 2026 Casino Slot Machines - Blurred
Bill Would Ban Illinois From Hiring Newly Hired ICE Agents As Officers In State
A new bill in Illinois could soon prevent police departments from hiring recently employed ICE agents as law enforcement officers. State Senator Laura Fine is championing the measure, citing concerns ...
Feb 06, 2026 Illinois State Capitol Building with Abraham Lincoln statue and a clear blue sky.
$19 Million in Regional Projects Plus Tax Season Guidance Inside
Local apprenticeship programs are set for a boost as Illinois leaders announced over $17 million in new funding. The money comes from the Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program, which aims to expan...
Feb 06, 2026 GotCredit / CC
Football Fans Should Get Sober Ride Home After Super Bowl
With football celebrations underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation joins law enforcement in urging fans to plan ahead for a safe ride home after the Super Bowl. Officials emphasize the imp...
Feb 05, 2026 A low angle close-up view of a leather American Football sitting in the grass next to a white yard line with hash marks in the background.
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