Category Archives: Decatur Radio

The Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus unveiled a $1.8 billion tax relief plan designed to put money back in people's pockets. The plan outlined Friday would directly deliver relief checks valued at $1...

A grant program that will distribute up to $750,000 to primarily fund community health projects in Macon County has been launched by the Decatur Memorial Foundation. The nonprofit foundation also will...

Bald eagles in central Illinois are dying and wildlife officials believe they know the culprit. Three bald eagles died at the Illinois Raptor Center in March and lead poisoning is being blamed as the ...

Employers may be required to provide more breaks for employees after a bill expanding worker rights passed in the Illinois General Assembly. The measure would require employers to provide a day of res...

Governor Pritzker is encouraging families in need to apply for 150-million-dollars in utility bill assistance. With the help of the Illinois Families Program, eligible families can receive utility bil...

Illinois voters can start requesting vote-by-mail ballots from their local election authorities for the June 28th election. Ballots are expected to be finalized next month. Once they are, they will be...

Illinois' top Democrats are putting together a bid to bring the Democratic National Convention to Chicago in 2024. The effort is being led by Governor Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and U.S. S...

Due to an unexpected power outage on campus, Richland Community College will be closed the remainder of the day today (Thursday, March 31) and remaining classes are canceled including all evening clas...

Lincoln College is closing after 157 years. The college has notified the Illinois Department of Higher Education and Higher Learning Commission of its permanent closure, which goes into effect May 13t...

The Illinois State Police is celebrating 100 years of service this year. Governor Pritzker declared April 1st of this year through next the "Illinois State Police Centennial" to commemorate the 100th ...