Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Local Legend Horace Livingston to be Nominated for Hall of Fame
History of the Heartland and the African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society Museum of Illinois plan to place the name of Horace Livingston to be considered for the Decatur Hall of Fame this ...
Gina Volk May 20, 2021

ISBE Approves Full Return To Classrooms
A plan is in place to bring all Illinois students back into the classroom this fall. The Illinois State Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution yesterday to support fully in-person learni...
Gina Volk May 20, 2021 alamosbasement / CC

Pritzker Announces Multi-Billion-Dollar Construction Plan
Governor J.B. Pritzker says the state is ready to move to the next phase of the Rebuild Illinois spending plan. Pritzker announced a multi-billion-dollar construction plan yesterday to improve highway...
Gina Volk May 20, 2021

State Has No Plans To Terminate Unemployment Benefits
Governor Pritzker says there are no plans to cut enhanced unemployment benefits for out-of-work Illinoisans. Several other states are ending the extra 300-dollars-a-week payment as they claim that man...
Gina Volk May 20, 2021 Bytemarks / CC

Regional Superintendents Address Illinois Teacher Shortage
The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools is releasing policy recommendations to address the state's teacher shortage. The group is calling for better benefits for teachers and m...
Gina Volk May 20, 2021 US Department of Education / CC

Rose Responds to Complaints at Secretary of State Facility
After receiving reports of lengthy delays involving senior citizens and those with disabilities, State Senator Chapin Rose released the following statement regarding issues with the Monticello Secreta...
Gina Volk May 20, 2021

Decatur Native and Former DPD Officer Shot and Killed in Champaign Wednesday Morning
A former Decatur Police Officer, now working for Champaign Police, was shot and killed early Wednesday morning while responding to a call involving a domestic dispute. 44-year-old Chris Oberheim was o...
Gina Volk May 19, 2021

Republicans Issue Ethics Reform Bill Ahead of Legislative Deadline
Illinois Senate Republicans, frustrated over the lack of discussion during the General Assembly on ethics reforms, have introduced new legislation that seeks to reduce corruption in government. A fede...
Gina Volk May 19, 2021 Justin Brockie / CC

Illinois State Superintendent Wants Kids In Classes, Mostly
Illinois is one step away from requiring kids back in in-person classes next year. The Illinois State Board of Education will decide tomorrow on a plan to require in-person classes. Schools would also...
Gina Volk May 19, 2021 woodleywonderworks / CC

Kroger To Hold Hiring Event For Anticipated Post Pandemic
Kroger is preparing for a busy summer season. The grocery store chain will hold a hiring fair on May 22nd from ten in the morning until two in the afternoon at all of its Illinois stores. Kroger leade...
Gina Volk May 19, 2021 mcsquishee / CC






