Category Archives: Decatur Radio

VACCINES AUTISM
VACCINES AUTISM The Illinois Department of Public Health is criticizing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for recent changes to the CDC's website concerning vaccines. IDPH says the C...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 23, 2025 Medical personnel filling a syringe needle with generic vaccine booster from vial

THANKSGIVING DINNER COST DROPS
THANKSGIVING DINNER COST DROPS According to an annual survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, Thanksgiving dinner prices in Illinois mirrored national trends by declining for a third straight y...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 21, 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.

AG PRODUCTIVITY
AG PRODUCTIVITY A new report highlighting farm productivity found that Illinois ranked sixth in the nation in agricultural sales, with about $29.2 billion generated in the most recent year. According ...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 21, 2025 Beautiful view of corn farm. Cereal plants are growing on field during sunset. Scenic view of agricultural land against sky.

IMMIGRATION USE OF FORCE
IMMIGRATION USE OF FORCE U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi says Justice Department attorneys secured a significant victory to allow federal immigration enforcement officers to use force when necessar...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 21, 2025 ICE Police and Homeland Security

ICC Cuts Millions Of Rate Requests Of Ameren, Nicor
ICC Cuts Millions Of Rate Requests Of Ameren, Nicor The Illinois Commerce Commission is cutting down the rate requests of two big gas utilities in the state. The ICC reduced Ameren Illinois' rate requ...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 21, 2025 An electric outlet glowing from within and a three prong electric plug and cord.

QUINN TAX AMENDMENT
QUINN TAX AMENDMENT Former Gov. Pat Quinn is pushing for a state constitutional amendment requiring Illinois millionaires to pay a 3% surcharge on their income tax returns. The former governor said th...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 20, 2025 DonkeyHotey / CC

Illinoisians Urged To Practice Fire Safety On Thanksgiving
Illinoisians Urged To Practice Fire Safety On Thanksgiving Illinoisians are urged to practice fire safety while preparing Thanksgiving dinner. Officials say Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fi...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 20, 2025 Fireplace

All U.S. House Members From Illinois Vote For Release Of Epstein Files
All U.S. House Members From Illinois Vote For Release Of Epstein Files All Illinois U.S. House members are calling for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. 17 U.S. representatives from Illinois v...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 20, 2025 The Illinois state flag waving along with the national flag of the United States of America. In the background there is a clear sky. Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States

Illinois Launching Mobile IDs
Illinois Launching Mobile IDs Illinois is launching mobile IDs. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that beginning today, Illinois residents can securely add their state-issued driver's lic...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 20, 2025 Visa approval line icon. Passport control, travel, business travel, customs.

STATE UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT
STATE UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT According to the Illinois Board of Higher Education, the state's public university fall enrollment increased 2.3% this year to reach its highest level since 2015. The board...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 19, 2025 Concept of education for student or student success. College and university tuition for education, investment, textbooks on the table






