Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Drought Possible for the State The dry conditions in Illinois may be a sign of things to come. The latest Drought Monitor showed abnormally dry conditions across the state, but given the current hot a...

Former Illinois Legislator Sentenced To Year In Prison In Embezzlement Case Former State Senator Thomas Cullerton is sentenced to a one-year prison term in his embezzlement case. A judge handed down t...

City designates Preston Jackson Park, moves forward with Great Streets Initiative for Jasper St. Corridor Decatur, IL - Highlights from the June 20, 2022 Decatur City Council meeting include: the desi...

COVID Shots for Kids Begin in Illinois The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday authorized the COVID-19 vaccine for young children, and the shots are set to begin immediately in Illi...

Illinois Congressman Says He Received Death Threats An Illinois congressman says he received a death threat for participating in the House committee investigating the Jan. 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S....

State Marks Juneteenth Monday State officials are celebrated Juneteenth Monday, but say more must be done. Last summer Governor J-B Pritzker signed a law creating the holiday, marking the end of slave...

Ex-IDOC Employee Sentenced To Jail For Sexual Misconduct And Misconduct A former Illinois Department of Corrections employee will spend time behind bars for custodial sexual misconduct and official mi...

Gas Prices Starting To Drop In Illinois Gas prices are starting to drop in Illinois. Triple AAA reports it currently costs around five-dollars and 50-cents for a gallon of regular gas. That is down si...

FITCH Gives Top AAA Rating to Illinois Funds $15 Billion Local Government Investment Pool Complements Local Banking Relationships SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Funds, a mutual fund investment used by loc...

Lane Closure/ 500 Block of S. Franklin St. City crews will be making water valve repairs in the two left lanes in the 500 block of S. Franklin St., beginning Tuesday, June 21, 2022. This work will cau...