Category Archives: Decatur Radio
New Bill Would Ban COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements At Colleges, Universities
A new bill would ban Illinois colleges and universities from requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccinations. Students also wouldn't have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enroll or participate...
Sep 10, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker / CC
UIUC Enrollment At Record High
The Urbana-Champaign campus of the University of Illinois is seeing record enrollment. Director of undergraduate admissions Andy Borst says the university has set records this semester for total enrol...
Sep 10, 2021 ilovebutter / CC
Decatur's Lutheran School Association Pausing Football Program
Decatur's Lutheran School Association is pausing its football program. Coach Jordan Hopman says the program was being paused as a precautionary measure related to COVID-19. Hopman is asking the public...
Sep 10, 2021
2021 Mt. Zion Chamber EXPO & TASTE to be Held September 11th
The 2021 Mt. Zion Chamber EXPO & TASTE will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Convention Center, Mt. Zion, IL. Admission is FREE at this family friendly eve...
Sep 09, 2021
Dove's Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training Available
Training is available for individuals interested in educating themselves on the issues surrounding domestic violence. The training will take place October 25 through November 10, Monday through Thursd...
Sep 09, 2021
New Legislation Aims To Reduce Pedestrian Deaths In Illinois
A new Illinois law is designed to lower the number of deadly pedestrian traffic accidents. State Senator Laura Murphy of Des Plaines says the measure requires the Illinois Department of Transportation...
Sep 09, 2021 Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos / CC
New Illinois Laws Require More Cancer Screenings To Be Covered By Insurance
Two new state laws require health insurers to cover more cancer screenings. State Senator Adriane Johnson of Buffalo Grove, who is the sponsor of both bills, says one measure mandates coverage of medi...
Sep 09, 2021 Herry Lawford / CC
Illinois House Returning To Springfield To Address Energy Bill
The Illinois House is planning to return to Springfield today to address the long-awaited energy bill. House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch called the state's lower legislative chamber back for a sessi...
Sep 09, 2021 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
Illinois Officials Promote National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. Rebecca Clark with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency says disaster can strike unexpectedly and it's good to have emergency supplies ahead of time. She ...
Sep 08, 2021 missbossy / CC
Groups Hold Fundraiser To Provide Service Dogs For Veterans
Two groups are working together to raise money to provide service dogs to veterans. Mission K9 Warrior and Fishin' for a Mission held a joint even over the weekend in Tilton. Those attending paid to g...
Sep 08, 2021 My Photo Journeys / CC
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