Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Macon County Animal Control responded in reference to a complaint of a dead dog
On 1/24/23 Macon County Animal Control responded to Sawyer Road south of Illiniwick in reference to a complaint of a dead dog. A deceased dog was located inside of a cage in the ditch near the road. T...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 26, 2023

Single Vehicle Accident on Andrew Street Road Near The Intersection of Riley Road
MACON - On January 25, 2023 at approximately 815a the Macon County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of a single vehicle accident on Andrew Street Road near the intersection of Riley Road. Resp...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 25, 2023 Photo provided by the Macon County Sheriff's Dept.

Closings and Cancellations, 8:30am Wednesday, January 25th
Arthur - Closed Baby Talk - All programs canceled Bement Schools - E-Learning Blue Ridge - E-Learning Central A&M - E-Learning. Central Christian Preschool - Closed Cerro Gordo - Closed Cowden-Her...
Gina Volk Jan 25, 2023

Mt. Zion schools closed on Wednesday Jan. 25 for snow day. NWS: Snow To Fall Throughout Illinois
Mt. Zion schools closed on Wednesday Jan. 25 for snow day. NWS: Snow To Fall Throughout Illinois Snow is expected to fall throughout Illinois. The National Weather Service says heavy snow is possible ...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 25, 2023 Icy winter road. A blizzard is covering the road with snow.

Democrats Call On DuPage Co. Sheriff To Reverse Stance On Assault Weapons Ban
Democrats Call On DuPage Co. Sheriff To Reverse Stance On Assault Weapons Ban (Wheaton, IL) -- A group of Illinois Democrats are calling on the DuPage County Sheriff to reverse his controversial stanc...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 24, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Another Lawsuit Challenging Illinois' Assault Weapons Ban
Another Lawsuit Challenging Illinois' Assault Weapons Ban (White Co., IL) -- Another lawsuit is challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban. Former Republican Illinois attorney general candidate Tom DeV...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 24, 2023 Chris Potter / CC

Effingham Co. Judge Issues Temporary Restraining On Assault Weapons Ban
Effingham Co. Judge Issues Temporary Restraining On Assault Weapons Ban (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois' assault weapons ban is on hold for the time being following a decision by an Effingham County jud...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 23, 2023 Chris Potter / CC

Decatur Man Killed In West Peoria Shooting
Decatur Man Killed In West Peoria Shooting (West Peoria, IL) -- A Decatur man is dead following a shooting in West Peoria. Authorities say the victim was found shot early yesterday in the parking lot ...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 23, 2023 Tony Webster / CC

DECATUR CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL TO RETURN TO DOWNTOWN DECATUR
DECATUR CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL TO RETURN TO DOWNTOWN DECATURDECATUR, IL - The Decatur Area Arts Council (DAAC) is bringing theDecatur Craft Beer Festival to Central Park in Downtown Decatur!Decatur Craft...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 20, 2023 Fresh Glass of Beer

Illinois Relaunching Homebuyer Assistance Program
Illinois Relaunching Homebuyer Assistance Program (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois is relaunching a homeownership program designed to help working-class families and underrepresented communities of color...
Jerry Hinkle Jan 20, 2023 Real estate professionals offer their clients contracts to discuss home purchases, insurance or real estate loans. Home sales agents sit at the office with new home buyers in the office.






