Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Primient Arrives in Decatur
A new brand in food and industrial product emerges as Tate & Lyle recently sold a controlling interest in their primary products business. Primient, which is opening one of six industrial plants i...
Apr 06, 2022
March Weather Slightly Warmer and Wetter than Normal
March weather was slightly warmer and wetter than normal. although last week was a chilly one and this week looks to be much the same. State Climatologist Trent Ford says last month tied for the 40th ...
Apr 05, 2022 Fred Friggens / CC
Irvin's Campaign Acknowledges Election Code Violation With Mailers
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin's campaign is acknowledging it sent out mailers that violated a state election code. The Chicago Tribune reports the Republican candidate for governor sent out the mailers b...
Apr 05, 2022
Deadline For Filing 2021 State Income Tax Return Coming Up
The Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers about the upcoming deadline for filing 2021 state individual income tax returns. April 18th is the deadline. Anyone who can't file by that dat...
Apr 05, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
Illinois College Offering Assistance To Lincoln College Students
Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois is providing assistance to students at Lincoln College. Illinois College is offering a streamlined transfer process and scholarships for students of Lincoln ...
Apr 05, 2022
House Bill Targets Legislators Pensions
Legislation in Springfield aims to suspend the pensions of former legislators if they are facing criminal charges for corruption. House Bill 5737 states that any pension a lawmaker receives in retirem...
Apr 05, 2022 Justin Brockie / CC
Scovill Zoo, Overlook Adventure Park, Open for the Season
Scovill Zoo and Overlook Adventure Park opened for the season over the weekend. At the zoo, admission is $8.75 for adults, $7.75 for seniors, and $6.75 for children aged 2 - 12. Scovill Zoo houses 400...
Apr 04, 2022
Body Of Shelby Co. Man Recovered
Authorities are confirming that the body of a Shelby County man who was swept away on a flooded roadway has been recovered. Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds says Anthony Nees' body was found in ...
Apr 04, 2022
Homicide Suspect Shot And Killed By Trooper In Christian Co.
A suspect wanted in a double homicide in Collinsville is dead after being shot by a state trooper in Christian County over the weekend. State police say Adam Cobb was shot after pointing a gun at the ...
Apr 04, 2022 Tony Webster / CC
Richland Joins #CCMonth Campaign
Richland Community College announced Friday that it will join #CCMonth, a monthlong grassroots education and stigma-busting campaign coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)...
Apr 04, 2022
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