Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Peacemaker Project 703 Holds Honor Parade
People in Monticello showed their respect to first responders and veterans. Peacemaker Project 703 held an honor parade Saturday, where first responders and veterans walked before the crowds downtown....
Gina Volk Aug 09, 2021

Suspect In Suspicious Fire Facing DUI Charge
A suspect in a suspicious fire near an apartment complex in Decatur is facing charges in a separate incident. Police say 42-year-old Andre Kelly is charged with DUI, failing to give information after ...
Gina Volk Aug 09, 2021 Soreen D / CC

Art Journaling Club Coming to the Decatur Area Arts Council
Even if you don't consider yourself an "artist," you can learn how to start a visual diary of things you observe in your everyday life through the practice of "art journaling." At each meeting of the ...
Gina Volk Aug 09, 2021

State Health Chief Doubles Down Supporting Vaccine
Despite some breakthrough cases, Illinois' top health chief Ngozi Ezike says the vaccine is the best defense against COVID-19. She adds getting the shot can make a huge difference when it comes to the...
Gina Volk Aug 09, 2021 Yuri Samoilov / CC

U Of I System Requiring Indoor Masking For All On Campuses
The University of Illinois system is requiring indoor masking on all of its campuses, regardless of vaccination status. The House Higher Education Committee met and heard recommendations from the Illi...
Gina Volk Aug 09, 2021 Kai Hendry / CC

SOS Workers Must Be Vaccinated Or Undergo Regular Testing
Officials say Secretary of State workers must either be vaccinated or undergo regular COVID-19 testing. Secretary of State Jesse White announced yesterday that employees will be required to submit pro...
Gina Volk Aug 09, 2021 Daniel Paquet / CC

Lollapalooza Helps Drive Record-Selling Month For Weed In Illinois
Recreational marijuana sellers in Illinois are reporting a record-shattering month in sales, getting a big boost from the Lollapalooza festival. Sales were up ten-percent in July, rising to a record 1...
Gina Volk Aug 09, 2021 Cannabis Culture / CC

Arrest Made in Attempted Murder
In an official release from the Decatur Police Department, an arrest has been made in an attempted murder case. The full release is as follows: At approximately 5:30 PM on 08/04/21, the US Marshals Vi...
Gina Volk Aug 06, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

500 More File for Unemployment
Nearly 500 more Illinoisans filed for initial unemployment claims last week than the week before, for a total of more than 19,000. The U.S. Department of Labor also reports around 80 more independent ...
Gina Volk Aug 06, 2021 Innov8social / CC

IHSA Responds To Indoor Sports Mask Mandate
The Illinois High School Association is responding to Governor J.B. Pritzker's announcement of a mask mandate for indoor sports. The IHSA is complying with the mandate and applying it to athletes, coa...
Gina Volk Aug 06, 2021 slgckgc / CC






