Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Millikin University to Offer "Lincoln Match" for Lincoln College students
Millikin University is opening its doors to Lincoln College students who have been affected by the recent closure of the institution announced on March 30, 2022. Millikin is prepared to assist Lincoln...
Apr 07, 2022
Illinois Promotes Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement across the state are promoting Distracted Driving Awareness Month in effort to save lives and make Illinois roads safer. Distracted drivin...
Apr 07, 2022 Steven Damron / CC
IDOA Takes Steps To Protect Poultry Flocks
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is taking steps to protect poultry flocks in the state. The IDOA filed emergency rules banning the sale or exhibiting of poultry and poultry products at swap mee...
Apr 07, 2022 Andy Maguire / CC
Recreation Marijuana Sales Up In Illinois
Recreational marijuana sales are up in Illinois. The state's pot sales were 131-million-dollars last month. That is a 15-percent increase from February. Illinois' recreational pot program has generate...
Apr 07, 2022 Cannabis Culture / CC
Illinois House Passes Bill That Divests In Russia
The Illinois House is advancing legislation that would hold Russia accountable for the ongoing war in Ukraine. The House yesterday approved a bill that calls for Illinois to divest from Russian stocks...
Apr 07, 2022 Jim Bowen / CC
Pritzker Signs Bill Giving COVID-19 Sick Leave Protections For Vaccinated School Staff
A new state law gives vaccinated public school teachers and staff members in Illinois paid COVID-19 sick leave. Governor Pritzker signed legislation yesterday that guarantees COVID related paid time o...
Apr 07, 2022
April Is Hazardous Materials Safety Month
April is Hazardous Materials Safety Month. In recognition of the month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency wants everyone to learn about the potential hazards in their community. IEMA offers cit...
Apr 06, 2022 SmartSign / CC
Gas Prices Down In Illinois
Gas prices are down slightly in Illinois. Triple A reports it currently costs around four-dollars-and-43-cents for a gallon of gas in the state. That is about six-cents less than last week. Illinois i...
Apr 06, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC
Illinois Planning To Use COVID Relief Money To Fund Freedom Schools
Illinois is planning on using 17-million-dollars in federal COVID relief money to fund Freedom Schools. The schools are part of a literacy and cultural enrichment program rooted in the civil rights mo...
Apr 06, 2022 Purple Slog / CC
Democratic Lawmakers Propose Anti-Crime Plan
A group of Democratic lawmakers in Illinois are proposing anti-crime measures aimed at showing support for law enforcement. The legislators laid out a plan yesterday that would give police officers gr...
Apr 06, 2022 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
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