Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Plans to Hold the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Move Forward
Plans to Hold the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Move Forward The 2024 Democratic convention site team will reportedly be visiting Chicago next week. The Chicago Sun-Times reports Chicago i...
Jerry Hinkle Jul 21, 2022 DonkeyHotey / CC

Former Central Illinois Mental Hospital Reopens for Tours
Former Central Illinois Mental Hospital Reopens for Tours A former mental hospital in central Illinois that many believe is haunted is reopening this weekend. Peoria State Hospital in Bartonville will...
Jerry Hinkle Jul 21, 2022

IDOT Warns Drivers About Busiest Roadside Mowing Period
IDOT Warns Drivers About Busiest Roadside Mowing Period The Illinois Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be cautious during the busiest roadside mowing period of the year. Drivers shoul...
Jerry Hinkle Jul 21, 2022

Decatur PD Introduces New K9 Officer
Decatur PD Introduces New K9 Officer The Decatur Police Department is introducing the public to its newest K9 officer. K9 Hugo is joining the force after moving to Decatur from Poland. Hugo is an 18 m...
Jerry Hinkle Jul 21, 2022

Southern Illinois Couple Pleads Guilty To Taking Part In U.S. Capitol Attack
Southern Illinois Couple Pleads Guilty To Taking Part In U.S. Capitol Attack A southern Illinois couple is pleading guilty to charges accusing them of taking part in the January 6th U.S. Capitol attac...
Jerry Hinkle Jul 21, 2022 Karen Neoh / CC

President Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19
President Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19 President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. The White House says he's fully vaccinated and has been boosted twice. He's dealing with what are describe...
Jerry Hinkle Jul 21, 2022 Marc Nozell / CC

Frerich's Office Offers Tips on Paying College Expenses
Frerich's Office Offers Tips on Paying College Expenses Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs' office is offering some tips for using Bright Start money to pay college expenses. Families planning to use th...
Jerry Hinkle Jul 20, 2022 English106 / CC

Mechanicsburg Man Sentenced To Prison for Possession Of Meth With Intent to Distribute
Mechanicsburg Man Sentenced To Prison for Possession Of Meth With Intent to Distribute A Mechanicsburg man will spend time in federal prison for possession of meth with intent to distribute. Gerald Hu...
Jerry Hinkle Jul 20, 2022 Karen Neoh / CC

Senate Confirms Maldonado As First Hispanic Woman To Serve As Federal Judge In Illinois
Senate Confirms Maldonado As First Hispanic Woman To Serve As Federal Judge In Illinois A Chicago attorney is set to make history as the first Hispanic woman to serve as a federal district court judge...
Jerry Hinkle Jul 20, 2022 Photo provided by Chicago Sun-Times

YLIA Sends Thirteen Volunteers to JumpStart Back-to-School Clinic
YLIA Sends Thirteen Volunteers to JumpStart Back-to-School Clinic Macon County, IL: Young Leaders In Action(YLIA) of Macon County sent thirteen volunteers to First Christian Church's JumpStart Back-to...
Jerry Hinkle Jul 20, 2022






