Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Gas prices are up in Illinois. According to Triple-A, the average price for a gallon a gas is three-28 in the state. That's above the national average of three-oh-five a gallon. The highest prices for...

A bill that seeks to modernize the Firearm Owners' Identification card, also known as FOID, is now before the Governor. Over the weekend, lawmakers passed a bill that will enhance existing background ...

The Illinois legislature is poised to send Gov. J.B. Pritzker an annual spending plan that could be about $1 billion out of balance, Republicans said. Lawmakers revealed budget details on the final da...

The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following vaccination clinics. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Location: Richland Community College (1 College Park Decatur, IL 62521) Please enter in...

Juneteenth is closer to becoming a state holiday as the measure to make it one was passed by the state House last week. All that remains is for Governor J.B. Pritzker to sign the bill. If the governor...

Some college athletes in Illinois are a step closer to getting paid. The Illinois House on Saturday approved a plan to allow college athletes to hire agents, and get paid for their name and likeness. ...

Two bills that would reform the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services are in Governor J.B. Pritzker's hands. One bill would require the agency to provide duffel bags for children in the ...

Illinois is getting closer to reaching herd immunity. Health officials say that as of yesterday, more than half of the state's adults have been fully vaccinated from COVID-19. They added that at aroun...

Businesses and organizations looking to increase their brand awareness and show their community spirit now have the opportunity for regional recognition, as the 2021 Let's Keep Decatur Bee-utiful Cont...

Ninety-six students seeking higher education degrees, including 47 Macon County high school graduating seniors and 49 continuing or nontraditional college students, are receiving a total of more than ...