Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Governor's Mask Lawsuit Comment Could Lead to Defamation Lawsuit
After being called a "grifter" by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday, attorney Thomas DeVore said he's going to sue the governor for defamation. One of the hundreds of parents suing the governor over COVI...
Gina Volk Oct 22, 2021 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Illinois Gov. Pritzker Outspending Republican Opponents
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is outspending his Republican opponents in his bid for reelection. The most recent financial report shows Pritzker spent nearly seven-million dollars on media ads betwe...
Gina Volk Oct 22, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC

Former Rural Decatur Pastor Arrested For Grooming
A former rural Decatur pastor is facing allegations of grooming a teen member of his congregation. Police arrested 36-year-old Joseph Krol Friday and charged him with grooming. Detectives say they rec...
Gina Volk Oct 22, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Rose, Senate Republicans, Highlight Legislation Supporting Law Enforcement
Time is running out for the Illinois General Assembly to act to reduce the spike in violent crime that has enveloped the state. That's the message Republican members of the Illinois Senate brought to ...
Gina Volk Oct 21, 2021

Man Pleads Not Guilty In Deadly Decatur Shooting
A suspect is pleading not guilty in connection with a deadly Decatur shooting. Court records show 20-year-old Talmel Wilson Jr. has entered a not guilty plea after being accused in a deadly May 2019 s...
Gina Volk Oct 21, 2021 Patrick Feller / CC

Concern from JCAR Over EMT Vaccination Rules
There are concerns from the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules over an Illinois Department of Public Health rule for EMT employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to test regularly. While sa...
Gina Volk Oct 21, 2021 Emmett Tullos / CC

Reverend Jesse Jackson, Others Calling For Justice In Jelani Day Case
Reverend Jesse Jackson is among about a dozen pastors who are calling for Justice in the death of Jelani Day. Jackson and the other pastors gathered at Grove Street Church of God in Christ in Champaig...
Gina Volk Oct 21, 2021 Red Carlisle / CC

Pritzker Offering ISP, Guard Assistance If Police Shortages Occur
Governor JB Pritzker is offering the services of the Illinois State Police and the Illinois National Guard in the event that there are police officer shortages resulting for the COVID-19 vaccinate man...
Gina Volk Oct 21, 2021 Jason Rojas / CC

Shelby County Sheriff Resigns After 44 Days On Job
Shelby County Sheriff Sean McQueen is resigning to take on another position. McQueen submitted his resignation letter Monday, naming November 5th as his last day. He was appointed to fill the vacant p...
Gina Volk Oct 20, 2021

Decatur Memorial Earns National Recognition for Stroke Treatment
Decatur Memorial Hospital was recognized with an American Heart Association Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Quality Achievement Award for the hospital's commitment to ensuring stroke patien...
Gina Volk Oct 20, 2021






