Category Archives: Decatur Radio
New Illinois Law Cracks Down On Wage Theft
A new state law cracks down on wage theft. Illinois Department of Labor Assistant Director Jason Keller says the legislation increases the damages against employers if they haven't paid workers fairly...
Jul 14, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
Annual Macon County Emergency Alert & Notification System TEST
On Wednesday, July 14th at 11:00 A.M., the Macon County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) will be conducting the annual emergency alert TEST using the Macon County Emergency Alert & Notifica...
Jul 13, 2021 Carissa Rogers / CC
Dr. Jeffery Aper Equity & Justice Library Collection Created
Millikin University's Provost of six years, Dr. Jeffery Aper, retired in June of 2021, but not without leaving the University with a resource that will be used for years to come. Upon Dr. Aper's retir...
Jul 13, 2021
Monticello Park To Be Named For Fallen Officer
Monticello is naming a park after fallen Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim. Oberheim lived in Monticello with his family, and city officials passed yesterday's resolution as a way to honor him. ...
Jul 13, 2021
Schools Reviewing Mask Guidance for Return to Classrooms
Schools across the state are reviewing new guidance state officials released reflecting new CDC guidelines announced Friday. The guidance lays out vaccinated staff and students don't need to wear a ma...
Jul 13, 2021 Jill Carlson (jillcarlson.org) / CC
Illinois' Electronic Insurance Verification Program Is Underway
The Illinois Secretary of State's office will be checking to see if motorists in the state have auto insurance. Spokesman Henry Haupt says a new system is in place that is designed to track down those...
Jul 13, 2021 internetcases / CC
IL Representative Warns GOP Is Hurt By Far Right Movement
An Illinois congressman is continuing to sound alarm bells about the direction of the Republican Party. Speaking on NBC's Meet The Press, GOP House member Adam Kinzinger says the party will "never be ...
Jul 13, 2021 Hudson Institute / CC
Decatur Police Investigating Deadly Shooting
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Decatur. The shooting happened early yesterday morning at the intersection of Edward and Main Street. Officers responding found a 44-year-old man inside a...
Jul 12, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Forsyth Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting in Argenta
On July 11, 2021 at 6:20 pm the Macon County Sheriff's Office responded to an address in rural Argenta, Illinois for the report of man having been shot. Upon arrival deputies located a 51 year old mal...
Jul 12, 2021
Upcoming Vaccination Clinics
The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following vaccination clinics to the general public. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Location: Sangamon Valley High School (398 N. Illinois St. Niantic...
Jul 12, 2021 Maryland GovPics / CC
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