Category Archives: Decatur Radio

As some people struggle to get accustomed during the first week of Daylight Saving time, there is talk in Springfield again of doing away with the bi-annual changing of the clocks. State Rep. Bob Morg...

It is Flood Safety Week in Illinois. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is highlighting the importance of the National Flood Insurance Program, including costs related to flooding, flood maps, a...

The Illinois Secretary of State's office has announced that expiration dates for driver's licenses, ID cards and learner's permits are being extended until July 31, 2022. The previous extension was se...

Governor J-B Pritzker is announcing the "Enjoy Illinois 300" NASCAR Cup Series in the Metro East Area. on Sunday, June Fifth, the inaugural NASCAR series at the World Wide Technology Raceway in Madiso...

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is highlighting a nearly 750-thousand federal grant that will provide improved services and resources for sexual assault victims. The funding will be used to supp...

Agriculture officials are confirming that the Avian flu was found in birds in central Illinois. The so-called "bird" flu was discovered in a non-commercial backyard flock of non-poultry in Mclean Coun...

Comcast announced that it has awarded the Boys & Girls Club of Decatur (BGCD) a $40,000 "Lift Zone Opportunity Fund" grant. The grant will support digital skills training at the organization's Lif...

The final totals are being revealed for the 2021-2022 Illinois bobcat season. The season concluded February 15th with 290 bobcats harvested by hunters and trappers. That number is lower than the 339 h...

Illinois regulators are giving preliminary approval for the opening of a new casino in Danville. The Illinois Gaming Board voted yesterday to green light the Golden Nugget Danville. Plans include brin...

Illinois' unemployment rate is down. The state's Department of Employment Security says the jobless rate fell point-one-percent to five-percent in January. The number of payroll jobs also increased by...