Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Illinois in the Top Ten for Gas Prices
As gasoline prices continue to skyrocket around the country, Illinois is now ranked in the top ten in the nation for the highest price at the pump. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon ...
Gina Volk Mar 09, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC

Millikin to Host Panel Discussion on the War in Ukraine
Millikin University's Office of Campus Life, Center for International Education, and History and Political Science Department will host a scholarly panel on the war in Ukraine on Wednesday, March 9, 2...
Gina Volk Mar 08, 2022

Decatur Memorial Hospital to Distribute Colon Cancer Test Kits
Free colorectal cancer take-home screening kits will be available starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 17, inside the Memorial Cancer Care Center at Decatur Memorial Hospital, 210 W. McKinley St. A shor...
Gina Volk Mar 08, 2022

Candidates File Petitions For June Primary
Candidates in Illinois are beginning the process of running for office. Many filed their petitions yesterday for the June 28th primary, signaling the official start of the 2022 election season. Among ...
Gina Volk Mar 08, 2022 Brian Cantoni / CC

DCFS Director Held in Contempt of Court for 6th Time
The director of the Department of Children and Family Services has been held in contempt of court for a sixth time this year. A Cook County judge held Marc Smith in contempt of court for failing to ap...
Gina Volk Mar 08, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Illinois' Top Doctor Is Reportedly Sought By Chicago Health System
Outgoing Illinois Health Department Chief Doctor Ngozi Ezike is expected to get a job offer. The Sun-Times reports that a local public radio station has learned that Sinai Chicago is looking to hire h...
Gina Volk Mar 08, 2022 Conal Gallagher / CC

New Voter ID Cards in the Mail
The County Clerk's Office has begun mailing voter ID cards to all registered voters. Voters should review their card for changes to their polling place, precinct, and districts. Every ten years after ...
Gina Volk Mar 07, 2022 Maryland GovPics / CC

2022 Primary Candidate Filing Begins
The candidate filing period for established candidates in the June 28, 2022 General Primary will be as follows: March 7, 2022 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 8-11, 2022 8:30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. March 14, 2...
Gina Volk Mar 07, 2022

Proposed Program Would Reclaim Abandoned Homes
Illinois lawmakers passed a proposal Thursday to create a new statewide program to reclaim abandoned properties and convert them into new homes for people in need. Republicans voiced concerns that the...
Gina Volk Mar 07, 2022 Melissa Johnson / CC

Over a Million Vaccine Doses Set to Expire
As demand for COVID-19 vaccines dwindles in Illinois and around the country, states are scrambling to use stockpiles of doses before they expire. The Illinois Department of Public health website shows...
Gina Volk Mar 07, 2022 NIAID / CC






