Category Archives: Decatur Radio

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROLS
Illinois State Police have released results from Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols conducted in March across Champaign, Macon, and Vermilion counties. Troopers concentrated efforts on ensuring al...
Kelly Burbridge Mar 26, 2026

AG DEPARTMENT RELAUNCHES I-COVER
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is moving forward with the I-COVER program, which aims to boost early establishment of cover crops across the state. After a pause last summer due to uncertainti...
Jerry Hinkle Mar 25, 2026 Green combine harvester fills corn in a trailer attached to a green tractor on crop field,farmer standing next to green tractor during sunset

GOVERNOR, COMPTROLLER DIFFER ON TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has expressed hesitation about endorsing a federal tax credit scholarship program that could benefit families using public, private, and homeschool options. According t...
Jerry Hinkle Mar 25, 2026 Illinois State Capitol Building with Abraham Lincoln statue and a clear blue sky.

Super Bowl Champ Returning To Decatur
Super Bowl champion Jacardia Wright is set to make a special appearance in his hometown this summer. Wright, a St. Teresa High School alumnus and former Missouri State University standout, will be at ...
Jerry Hinkle Mar 25, 2026 A low angle close-up view of a leather American Football sitting in the grass next to a white yard line with hash marks in the background.

AG DAY IN SPRINGFIELD
Illinois farmers brought their concerns directly to Springfield, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker and lawmakers hosted over 50 farm groups at the Capitol. State officials pointed to federal policies for squeezin...
Jerry Hinkle Mar 24, 2026 Green combine harvester fills corn in a trailer attached to a green tractor on crop field,farmer standing next to green tractor during sunset

COALITION CALLS FOR MORE ACTION ON DATA CENTERS
The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition is urging state leaders for stronger measures to address the growing impact of data centers. Last week, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved modified changes to ...
Jerry Hinkle Mar 24, 2026 Illinois State Capitol Building with Abraham Lincoln statue and a clear blue sky.

SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE WARNS OF TEXT SCAMS
Illinois drivers are being cautioned about a sharp rise in fraudulent text messages targeting vehicle owners. Scammers are posing as state officials, falsely claiming vehicle registrations or licenses...
Jerry Hinkle Mar 24, 2026 Scam Alert Warning with Cybersecurity Icons. A person using laptop, warning sign for scams with icons representing online threats, phishing, and cybersecurity. Unknown person, suspicious scammer,

MENTAL HEALTH LEAVE
A new proposal at the state capitol could change how police officers recover after traumatic experiences on the job. State Representative Patrick Sheehan, who also serves as a police officer, has intr...
Jerry Hinkle Mar 23, 2026 Illinois State Capitol Building with Abraham Lincoln statue and a clear blue sky.

ROADS RANKING
Illinois drivers are facing continued challenges as the state's roads and bridges rank 37th nationwide, according to the Reason Foundation's 29th Annual Highway Report. That's a slight decline from la...
Jerry Hinkle Mar 23, 2026 A welcome sign at the Illinois state line

Suspect On Pretrial Release Arrested With Drugs, Explosives
A Shelby County resident is in custody following a weekend search that uncovered a suspected homemade explosive device. Authorities arrested 33-year-old Quinton Wallace at a Herrick home on Saturday. ...
Jerry Hinkle Mar 23, 2026 Handcuffs on top of a fingerprint form.






