Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Drivers in Illinois can expect relief on their car insurance bills starting in 2026, as auto insurers plan to cut premiums by an average of 4.26%. That's according to a ValuePenguin report, which cont...

Illinois State University has begun a major revamp of its Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. Governor J.B. Pritzker led the groundbreaking for this transformation project, backed by an 87-million-dolla...

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has made it clear that state funds will not be used to construct a new stadium for the Chicago Bears. He emphasized that taxpayer money shouldn't subsidize a private bu...

Governor J.B. Pritzker says he's willing to consider adjustments to the SAFE-T Act, Illinois' landmark criminal justice reform law. The measure, which famously eliminated cash bail for pretrial defend...

Turner kicks off annual Valentine's Day card collection drive for seniors SPRINGFIELD - To show appreciation and lift the spirits of local seniors, State Senator Doris Turner is collecting cards for r...

The City of Decatur is planning a prescribed burn today - Thursday, Jan. 15 - at 1:00 p.m. It is a small area and should be a rather short burn along Lake Decatur in Basin 4, across the lake from the ...

Notice of Closed Meeting of the Decatur City Council Decatur City Council members will convene for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dism...

Allegations have surfaced against Vena Nelson, the Illinois Department of Public Health's former Chief Accountability Officer, who reportedly held a private job during state work hours without disclos...

Illinois' Teachers' Retirement System is making financial strides, according to a new report from the Illinois Auditor General. The audit reveals TRS now has a 47.7% funding ratio, an improvement over...

Illinois is seeing a sharp decline in sports betting activity, with the Gaming Board's latest report revealing 6.4 million fewer bets placed statewide in October 2025 compared to the same month last y...