Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Illinois AG Warns Residents About Scams Tied To Ukraine Relief Efforts
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is warning residents about scams tied to relief efforts for Ukraine. People should be on the lookout for fundraising scams by individuals seeking to exploit the c...
Gina Volk Mar 14, 2022 VasenkaPhotography / CC

DPD Begins St. Patrick's Day Enforcement Period
As we head into St. Patrick's Day weekend, the Decatur Police Department is reminding motorists that they will be out in full force to keep our roads safe while the green beer flows. "This St. Patrick...
Gina Volk Mar 11, 2022

Davis Pushes for Rural Manufacturing Investment
Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis has introduced legislation that creates a loan program to incentivize new investments in rural areas. The Rural Investment in America Act would provide enhanced lendi...
Gina Volk Mar 11, 2022

Caterpillar Leaves Russia
Illinois-based Caterpillar is joining the mass exodus of businesses leaving Russia after its recent invasion of Ukraine. The engineering giant announced Wednesday that operations in Russia have been i...
Gina Volk Mar 11, 2022 Ed Dunens / CC

Study Shows Illinoisans Are Worried About Teacher Shortage
Illinoisans are concerned about a teacher shortage in the state that has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. The concerns were expressed in the Illinois Education Association's fourth annual Sta...
Gina Volk Mar 11, 2022 alamosbasement / CC

Illinois Announces Another Funding Installment For Rebuild Illinois
Illinois continues to invest hundreds of millions of dollars as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program. Governor Pritzker announced yesterday that a fifth 250-million-dollar installment will be ...
Gina Volk Mar 11, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC

SkyWest to End Air Service to Decatur
SkyWest has filed a 90-day notice of termination of service at the Decatur Airport due to pilot shortages within the aviation industry. SkyWest's filing would request termination of service in the Dec...
Gina Volk Mar 10, 2022 Colin Brown Photography / CC

Decatur Man Shot Wednesday Afternoon
At about Noon Wednesday, DPD officers responded to the 1900 block of N. Monroe in reference to a report of numerous shots fired. While officers were en route, DPD received a call that a gunshot victim...
Gina Volk Mar 10, 2022 DPP Law / CC

Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Pleads Not Guilty
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is pleading not guilty to federal racketeering and bribery charges. The Chicago Democrat entered the not guilty plea during a telephone court hearing yest...
Gina Volk Mar 10, 2022

March Is Problem Gambling Awareness Month In Illinois
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Illinois. To raise awareness around gambling disorders and honor those in recovery, certain buildings in downtown Chicago will be lit teal. Throughout the ...
Gina Volk Mar 10, 2022 Cliff / CC






