Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Blanche Signals No New Charges For Epstein
The Department of Justice has confirmed there are no new charges in the Jeffrey Epstein case following the release of additional files. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated in a recent intervie...
Feb 02, 2026 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.
New Work Requirement For SNAP Recipients Is Implemented
SNAP recipients in Illinois are facing new eligibility requirements. Adults aged 18 to 64 without children under 14 must now prove they're working or volunteering at least 80 hours a month. Previously...
Feb 02, 2026 Portland, OR, USA - Oct 28, 2020: "SNAP welcomed here" sign is seen at the entrance to a Big Lots store in Portland, Oregon. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program.
One Person Hurt In Decatur Fire
A resident is recovering after a fire broke out last week on Bristol Drive in Decatur. Emergency crews responded to the two-story home Thursday morning and managed to contain the flames swiftly. One p...
Feb 02, 2026 Fireplace
Woman Robbed By Two Men Claiming To Be With US Marshals In Decatur
Authorities in Decatur are investigating a robbery where two men impersonated federal officers to gain entry into a hotel room on North Water Street. Police report that the incident took place Saturda...
Feb 02, 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
Pritzker Requests Illinois Accountability Commission to Examine Key Trump Officials
Governor Pritzker is calling on the Illinois Accountability Commission to investigate actions taken by Trump Administration officials during Operation Midway Blitz. This inquiry intensified after the ...
Feb 01, 2026 The Illinois state flag waving along with the national flag of the United States of America. In the background there is a clear sky. Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States
$1.9 MILLION IN STATE FUNDING PRESENTED TO DUSABLE MUSEUM
Chicago's historic DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center has been awarded $1.9 million in state funding. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, alongside museum leaders and local officials, ...
Feb 01, 2026 Illinois State Capitol Building with Abraham Lincoln statue and a clear blue sky.
IDPH RELEASES HOMELESS MORTALITY REPORT
A new report released by the Illinois Department of Public Health reveals a stark reality for people experiencing homelessness across the state. From 2017 to 2025, nearly 3,000 deaths were recorded am...
Feb 01, 2026 Poor homeless man holding piece of bread outdoors, closeup. Black and white effect
NEW IL SUPREME COURT JUSTICE INSTALLED
Justice Sanjay T. Tailor is now officially seated on the Illinois Supreme Court following a swearing-in ceremony held in Chicago on Friday. Chief Justice P. Scott Neville administered the oath, markin...
Feb 01, 2026 Sign outside of the Supreme Court of Illinois
Macon County Animal Control Experiencing Temporary Phone Service Outage
Macon County Animal Control Experiencing Temporary Phone Service Outage January 30, 2026 Macon County Animal Control (MCAC) is currently experiencing issues affecting its primary phone system. At this...
Jan 30, 2026
MICROMOBILE SAFETY INITIATIVE
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is launching the "Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready" initiative to tackle the surge in electric bikes, scooters, skateboards, and unicycles on public road...
Jan 29, 2026 Red warning triangle on the carriageway with a double dividing strip. Traffic rules, traffic accidents, road safety.
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