Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Illinois State Fair Reveals Grandstand Lineup
State officials are unveiling the first six acts scheduled to perform on the Grandstand stage during the 2022 Illinois State Fair. Sam Hunt will kick off the first weekend of the fair on August 12th. ...
Gina Volk Mar 03, 2022 Katherine Johnson / CC

Pritzker Denies Conflict Of Interest With Blind Trust
Governor Pritzker is denying any conflict of interest with his blind trust. The Better Government Association released a report revealing that the blind trust set up to manage the governor's wealth bo...
Gina Volk Mar 02, 2022

Millikin University named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Millikin University is one of the top 10 producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for bachelor's institutions for 2021-22. Each year, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affa...
Gina Volk Mar 02, 2022

YLIA Accepting Membership Applications for 2022-2023 School Year
Young Leaders In Action (YLIA) of Macon County has announced membership applications have opened for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications opened March 1st and will close April 30th at midnight. New...
Gina Volk Mar 02, 2022

Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce EXPO & TASTE Coming March 12th
The 2022 Mt. Zion Chamber EXPO & TASTE will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Convention Center, Mt. Zion, IL. Admission is FREE at this family friendly even...
Gina Volk Mar 02, 2022

Task Force to Discuss the Future of Illinois' Natural Resources
Illinois' newly established 30 by 30 Conservation Task Force will host a series of virtual listening sessions to discuss the future of natural land and water in Illinois. The task force is comprised o...
Gina Volk Mar 02, 2022 Chauncey Davis / CC

Lawmakers Discussing Bill Designed To Bring Better Food To Schools
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would change the way school districts in the state solicit food service contracts. The measure would allow officials to negotiate for higher quality prod...
Gina Volk Mar 02, 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture / CC

First Friday Gallery Walk at the Decatur Area Arts Council
Decatur Area Arts Council announces the March 2022 exhibit in the Anne Lloyd Gallery at the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St. in downtown Decatur. Entitled "Pendulum," the exhibit will be open Marc...
Gina Volk Mar 01, 2022

Decatur Issues Request for Proposals for Grass and Weed Abatement
The City of Decatur is now accepting bids for the removal of grass and weeds from lots owned by Macon County Trustee, City of Decatur and privately owned lots that have failed to comply with Chapter 4...
Gina Volk Mar 01, 2022 Graphic provided by City of Decatur

Severe Weather Preparedness Week
As part of the 2022 Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service have teamed up to publish a severe weather preparedness guide to help Il...
Gina Volk Mar 01, 2022 Daniel Rodriguez / CC






