Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Richland's Auto Collision Program Receives Highest Level of Accreditation from ASE
Richland Community College's Automotive Collision Repair program was recently recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for receiving Master accreditation in Damage ...
Gina Volk Jul 08, 2021

Survey: Illinois Leads Nation In Concerns Over Gun Violence
New polling research shows that Illinois leads the nation in its concern about gun violence. Data from a SafeWise State of Safety survey indicates that more than four out of five Illinoisans fear gun ...
Gina Volk Jul 08, 2021 Michael Gil / CC

Rep. Davis Tours Central Illinois Regional Airport
Congressman Rodney Davis says the mandatory retirement age for air traffic controllers needs to go. Davis made the remarks while touring the Central Illinois Regional Airport Tuesday. The congressman ...
Gina Volk Jul 08, 2021

Investigation Underway After Body Found In Car Next To Cornfield
An investigation is underway after a body was found inside a vehicle next to a cornfield in Piatt County. The body of 45-year-old James Warren was found Sunday in the area of the 13-hundred- block of ...
Gina Volk Jul 08, 2021 Tony Webster / CC

Kevin Costner and Modern West Coming to The Devon
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced Kevin Costner & Modern West's Tales from Yellowstone 2021 Tour concert Saturday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. This show is produced in partnership with G...
Gina Volk Jul 08, 2021

Chief Getz Announces Retirement
In a release Wednesday morning, Decatur Police Chief Jim Getz has announced his retirement. Getz has served as Chief for 5 years. The full release is as follows: "Effective Friday, July 30, 2021, I wi...
Gina Volk Jul 07, 2021

Blood Donors Needed
The Illinois Red Cross is putting out the call for blood donors to step up. There's a severe national blood shortage after the holiday weekend and heading into the peak of summer. A Red Cross official...
Gina Volk Jul 07, 2021 The Skyline View / CC

President Biden Visiting Crystal Lake Wednesday
President Biden is coming to the Chicago area this week. The White House says the president will make his first presidential visit to Illinois on Wednesday when he travels to northwest suburban Crysta...
Gina Volk Jul 07, 2021 Marc Nozell / CC

State Provides Help For Unemployed Residents Without Health Insurance
The Illinois Department of Insurance officials say they may have help for residents who are unemployed and need affordable health care. The head of Get Covered Illinois Laura Pellikan says those who h...
Gina Volk Jul 07, 2021 Mark Goebel / CC

COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccination Clinic
The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following Pfizer vaccination clinic. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Location: Macon County Health Department (1221 E. Condit St. Decatur, IL 62521) T...
Gina Volk Jul 07, 2021 NIAID / CC






