Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Local Organizations Team Up on Workshop for Summer Training Opportunities
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), Decatur Illinois workNet Center, Richland Community College, United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois, and Economic Development Corporation of De...
May 03, 2021 Chris Blackwell / CC
Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Train Identified
A pedestrian hit and killed by a train in Auburn is being identified. Officials say 46-year-old Michael Ursch was pronounced dead at the scene late Friday night. An autopsy is set to take place today....
May 03, 2021 Andrew Malone / CC
State Fire Marshal Investigating Decatur Warehouse Fire
The Illinois State Fire Marshal is set to investigate a Decatur warehouse fire. The blaze broke out late Saturday afternoon at a warehouse near East Grand Avenue and North Calhoun Street. First arrivi...
May 03, 2021
Illinois Labor Officials To Start Campaign To Stop Falls At Construction Sites
A campaign with a focus on the risk of falling at construction worksites begins on Monday. Illinois Department of Labor spokesperson Mike Matulis says figures show that falls are the leading cause of ...
May 03, 2021 Scaffold Pole / CC
IDPH Working Toward Virtual COVID-19 Vaccination Confirmation
The Illinois Department of Public Health is working toward an electronic COVID-19 vaccination certification for those wanting proof they've had the full cycle of the vaccine. Many businesses and event...
May 03, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Millikin University launches New Music Business Degree Program
The Millikin University School of Music has announced new undergraduate degree offerings for a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Business with a planned offering in fall 2021. Studen...
Apr 30, 2021 Amy Guth / CC
May 5th Pfizer COVID-19 Walk-In Vaccination Clinic Expanded Hours
The Macon County Health Department, at 1221 E. Condit Street in Decatur, is offering expanded hours for the following Pfizer COVID-19 walk-in clinic vaccination: Wednesday, May 5, 2021: UPDATED/EXPAND...
Apr 30, 2021 Daniel Paquet / CC
The Barn Colony Artist 2021 Exhibit Opens May 3
The Decatur Area Arts Council will host the annual exhibit of artwork by Barn Colony Artists from May 3-22, 2021 in the Anne Lloyd Gallery at the Madden Arts Center in downtown Decatur. Each year in M...
Apr 30, 2021
Bill in the Senate Could Affect the Status of Private Schools in the State
An Illinois House measure with one sponsor that passed in the late evening hours last week will harm families with children in private schools, opponents say. House Bill 2789 would have the Illinois D...
Apr 30, 2021 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
Unemployment Drops Slightly
Fewer Illinoisans filed for initial unemployment claims this week than the week before, but not by much. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows around 15,000 people filed for initial claims, jus...
Apr 30, 2021 Bytemarks / CC
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