Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Governor JB Pritzker says he hopes more people will get vaccinated against COVID-19 now that the FDA has approved the Pfizer booster shot. He adds that the federal nod may give those who are uncertain...

The state Senate and House Redistricting Committees are set to hold public hearings on the legislative map. At least seven hearings will take place through the end of the month. Public testimony will ...

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is set to get millions in state and federal funds through the Rebuild Illinois capital plan. Governor Pritzker announced yesterday that the university wi...

Decatur Area Arts Council and Gallery 510 is inviting everyone to Arts in Central Park in downtown Decatur's beautiful Central Park on Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19, 2021, as well as a Frid...

An Illinois lawmaker says he is frustrated with a lack of transparency from state health officials on COVID-19 cases among children. State Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, said he asked the Illinois De...

While Illinois State Police say they're on top of a breach involving the information of gun owners around the state, some at the statehouse say it's time to end the Firearm Owner's Identification card...

As the United States works to evacuate Americans from Afghanistan, there are also thousands of refugees being flown out. Some could come to Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker posted on Facebook that Illinoi...

Starting next school year, if your school teaches any kind of sexual education, they'll have to follow certain criteria in all grades, K-12. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the controversial legislation Fri...

Governor J.B. Pritzker is signing a new law to raise mental health awareness in Illinois schools. State Representative Janet Yang Rohr says the bill requires ID cards for children in sixth and 12th gr...

The Decatur Police Department announced its plans for a traffic safety campaign focusing on impaired driving and other dangerous behavior such as distracted driving and failure to buckle up. With mess...