Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Federal Judge Refuses To Toss Charges In ComEd Bribery Probe
A federal judge is refusing to dismiss federal charges against a longtime confidant of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and three others charged in the ongoing ComEd bribery probe. Judge ...
Gina Volk Feb 21, 2022 Karen Neoh / CC

Jesse White Endorses Anna Valencia To Succeed Him
Retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is backing Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia as his replacement. White endorsed her to succeed him in the post he's held for more than 20 years. White's...
Gina Volk Feb 21, 2022 COD Newsroom / CC

City of Decatur End of Snow Emergency - February 18, 2022
The City of Decatur has lifted the snow emergency and winter no-parking declarations and announced the reinstatement of normal parking regulations on Emergency Snow Routes and Winter No-Parking.
Gina Volk Feb 18, 2022 Graphic provided by City of Decatur

Fight Continues Over Mask Mandate In Illinois House Chamber
A fight continues over the Illinois House chamber mask mandate. Nine Republican legislators were ejected from the House floor yesterday for refusing to wear masks. Some GOP representatives followed th...
Gina Volk Feb 18, 2022 Jim Bowen / CC

Massive Pileup On I-39
No one is hurt following a massive pileup on I-39 in central Illinois. State police say nineteen commercial motor vehicles and nine passenger vehicles were involved in the crash yesterday south of El ...
Gina Volk Feb 18, 2022 Random Retail / CC

Appellate Court Dismisses Pritzker's Appeal Of School Mask Mandate Block
An Illinois appellate court is dismissing Governor Pritzker's appeal of a temporary restraining order blocking his mask mandate in schools. The three-judge panel released the decision late last night,...
Gina Volk Feb 18, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Senate Passes Bill Preventing Hair Discrimination In The Workplace
The Illinois Senate is voting to end hair discrimination in the workplace. State Senator Mattie Hunter says it's not right that a large number of African American women have to change their hairstyle ...
Gina Volk Feb 18, 2022 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC

Uihlein Gives $1M To State Sen. Bailey's Bid For Governor
A conservative businessman is backing state Senator Darren Bailey's campaign for governor. Richard Uihlein of Lake Forest has given Bailey one-million-dollars. It was the wealthy megadonor's first fin...
Gina Volk Feb 18, 2022

Changes to SkyWest Flight Schedule at Decatur
SkyWest flight schedule out of Decatur Airport has been changed. While Decatur Airport and SkyWest ground are fully staffed, SkyWest is experiencing a pilot and flight attendant shortage. The March Fl...
Gina Volk Feb 18, 2022 Colin Brown Photography / CC

Closings and Cancellations for Friday 02182022
As of 6:00am 02182022 Richland Community College Closed St Teresa High School E Learning Day Mt Zion Schools Closed Bement E Learning Day Mahomet Seymour E Learning Day Decatur Public Schools E Learni...
Gina Volk Feb 18, 2022






