Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Davis, Miller Square Off for 15th Congressional Seat
Illinois is losing a seat in Congress because of population decline, And because of state Democrats' enacted new maps, two Illinois Republicans are squaring off in the primary election. In January 202...
Jan 25, 2022 ttarasiuk / CC
Il Unemployment Down, Still Higher than the National Average
Illinois' unemployment rate is down again for the month, but the state's rate still lags the national average. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports Illinois' unemployment rate fell f...
Jan 25, 2022 Innov8social / CC
Illinois House Cancels Again for This Week
Despite being scheduled to head back to Springfield this week, the Illinois House has canceled. A statement from the House Speaker's office said "with cautious optimism" COVID-19 has peaked, the House...
Jan 25, 2022 Jeff Sharp / CC
January Is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
Illinois firefighters are being urged to schedule regular physicals and cancer screenings. State Fire marshal spokesman JC Fultz says this is firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and it's critical that ...
Jan 25, 2022 Rob Swystun / CC
Bradley Officer Shot In Line Of Duty Released From ICU
A Bradley police officer who was shot in the line of duty last month is recovering. The family of Officer Tyler Bailey says he was released last week from the ICU to standard hospital care and is now ...
Jan 25, 2022 Jeff Adair / CC
Illinois Based COVID Testing Company Under Investigation
A COVID testing company based in Illinois is under federal investigation. Reports say the FBI searched the officers of the Center for COVID Control on Saturday. The company's pop-up COVID testing loca...
Jan 25, 2022 Chris Yarzab / CC
Jesse Reising Announces Candidacy for Illinois' 13th Congressional District
Jesse Reising, a sixth-generation son of Decatur, Illinois, former federal prosecutor, and founder of a successful veterans service organization announced his campaign for Congress in Illinois' 13th C...
Jan 24, 2022 ttarasiuk / CC
Millikin University to host Panel Discussion on Human Trafficking Education
The Human Trafficking Research Lab at Millikin University is partnering with the Set Free Movement-Macon County to host the 5th annual panel discussion for Human Trafficking Awareness Month entitled "...
Jan 24, 2022
Illinois Republicans Call For Repeal Of Criminal Justice Bill
Illinois Republicans are calling for the repeal of a sweeping criminal justice bill passed by Democrats last year. The SAFE-T Act put in place reforms designed to improve accountability for law enforc...
Jan 24, 2022 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
Driver Service Facilities Reopening
Illinois driver services facilities will reopen this week. All Secretary of State offices will begin conducting in-person services on Monday. The facilities have been closed since January 3rd due to t...
Jan 24, 2022 Scott McLeod / CC
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