Category Archives: Decatur Radio
MASSEY KILLER SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS IN PRISON
Former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has received the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey in her Springfield home last July. The sentencing co...
Jan 29, 2026 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.
CENSUS ESTIMATES
Illinois' population is on the rise for the third year in a row. The latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau estimate the state had 12,719,141 residents as of July 1, 2025. That's an increase of mo...
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JUDICIAL AGENDA
The Illinois Judicial Conference has released its strategic agenda for 2026 to 2028, emphasizing greater access to justice. Led by Chief Justice P. Scott Neville Jr., the plan targets the removal of o...
Jan 28, 2026 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.
Pritzker To Announce New Initiative To Strengthen Reproductive, Sexual Health Care Access
Governor J.B. Pritzker is set to announce a major new effort to enhance reproductive and sexual health care access throughout Illinois. The initiative, called the Prairie State Access Fund, will be of...
Jan 28, 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
Candidates Clash At U.S. Sen Primary Debate In Chicago
Three Democratic candidates vying to replace retiring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin exchanged sharp words in a debate at the University of Chicago last night. Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton called fo...
Jan 27, 2026 Voting Booths set up in rows on Election Day
Online Auction of Unclaimed Property Runs Through Feb 1
An online auction hosted by the Illinois State Treasurer's Office is offering a unique chance to own sports and comic collectibles that have gone unclaimed. Among the items up for bid are sought-after...
Jan 27, 2026 Judges Or Auctioneer Gavel On The Dollar Cash Background, Top View, Close-Up. Concept For Corruption, Bankruptcy, Bail, Crime, Bribing, Fraud, Auction Bidding, Fines
Illinois State Fire Marshal Offers Tips For Safe Winter
The Illinois State Fire Marshal is warning residents about the dangers associated with home heating during the winter months. As temperatures drop, improper use of heating systems and alternatives can...
Jan 27, 2026 Close up of flames of a flickering campfire with inserted pictogram open fire prohibited
Sean Grayson Sentencing Set For Thursday
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson will learn his fate this week after being convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Sonya Massey. Massey, an unarmed Black woman, was shot ...
Jan 27, 2026 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.
Snow Emergency Parking Regulations Have Ended in the City of Decatur.
The City of Decatur has lifted the snow emergency declaration and announced the reinstatement of normal parking regulations on Emergency Snow Routes.
Jan 26, 2026 Car track on a wet snowy road, closeup background photo texture
EMPLOYMENT FIGURES
Illinois saw its unemployment rate climb to 4.6 percent in December, a slight increase of 0.2 percent from November, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Despite this month-to-...
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