Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Champaign Man Accused Of Robbing Bank, Leading Police On Chase
Champaign Man Accused Of Robbing Bank, Leading Police On Chase A Champaign man is accused of robbing a bank and leading police on a chase. The Champaign County Sheriff's Office said that deputies resp...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 25, 2025 Police car blue and red round vintage siren in dark. Rotating retro style police siren. Selective focus

Lanes Reopening Where Possible In Illinois for Thanksgiving Travel
Lanes Reopening Where Possible In Illinois for Thanksgiving Travel A number of lanes that have been closed for construction throughout Illinois will reopen for the Thanksgiving holiday to minimize tra...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 25, 2025 Illinois state board sign. sunset over the highway road

IDPH Issues Reminder To Take Steps To Prevent Foodborne Illness Over Thanksgiving
IDPH Issues Reminder To Take Steps To Prevent Foodborne Illness Over Thanksgiving The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding everyone to take steps to prevent an outbreak of foodborne illne...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 25, 2025 Directly above shot of festive table with roasted turkey on it. Family celebrating Thanksgiving day. Flat-lay of eating and drinking peoples hands over table with traditional Fall food with turkey, pumpkin pie, roasted seasonal vegetables and fruit, top view.

TROUBLED TOYS
TROUBLED TOYS The Trouble in Toyland 2025 report is out ahead of the holiday shopping season, and it raises concerns around hidden dangers in toys. The Public Interest Research Group's Education Fund ...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 25, 2025 digital transformation. AI data. innovations and technology.

NEW STATE MEDICAID COVERAGE
NEW STATE MEDICAID COVERAGE The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has launched new Medicaid coverage of home visiting services for pregnant and parenting customers. Covered prenata...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 25, 2025 Medicaid newspaper headline on hundred dollar bills with US Capitol in Washington DC

Advocates Request Major Boost to Illinois School Funding
Advocates Request Major Boost to Illinois School Funding Illinois education advocates are asking lawmakers for roughly $747 million in new K-12 funding next year, far more than the state is expected t...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 25, 2025 School classroom with blackboard

Illinois Health Officials Push Back on CDC Autism Language Change
Illinois Health Officials Push Back on CDC Autism Language Change Illinois health leaders pushed back after a CDC website update suggested the claim that vaccines don't cause autism "is not an evidenc...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 25, 2025 Medical personnel filling a syringe needle with generic vaccine booster from vial

MADIGAN DISBARRED
MADIGAN DISBARRED Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is no longer licensed to practice law in the Land of Lincoln. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in favor of a motion to strike ...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 23, 2025 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.

Decatur Updates Water Conservation Requirements
Decatur Updates Water Conservation Requirements The city of Decatur is updating water conservation requirements. The city is reducing the Stage one Water Rationing to voluntary while requesting that a...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 23, 2025 Water flowing from Artesian aquifer.

MEDICAL DEBT PAYMENTS
MEDICAL DEBT PAYMENTS Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt during its first year. The fiscal year 2026 state budget includes ...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 23, 2025 Health insurance and medical welfare concept. Stethoscope with health care icon on dollar bill background. The cost of healthcare. Medical technology, health insurance business.






