Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Clean Energy Complex to be Built Adjacent to ADM
One of the world's first zero emissions Allam-Fetvedt cycle power plants, the Broadwing Clean Energy Complex, is poised to be built in Illinois, generating 280 MW of clean power to help decarbonize th...
Apr 15, 2021 Ivan Radic / CC
Koehler Holds Press Conference on Legislation to Modernize FOID Cards
On Wednesday morning, State Senator Dave Koehler held a press conference alongside State Representative Jay Hoffman and Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly to discuss his legislation to moder...
Apr 15, 2021 Mark Goebel / CC
Decatur Park District to Hold Public Visioning Session
The Decatur Park Board of Commissioners welcomes the community to share ideas and suggestions on Wednesday, April 21 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Hickory Point Banquet Facility or online via Zoom to ...
Apr 15, 2021 Nacho Pintos / CC
Legislation Targets Puppy Mills
House lawmakers are voting for legislation that aims to bring an end to puppy mills. Pet shops could no longer sell dogs and cats from breeders, only shelters and animal control facilities under the b...
Apr 15, 2021 Jeff Futo / CC
Illinois Attorney General Investigating Hack
Add the Illinois Attorney General's Office to the list of government offices that have been hacked. Attorney General Kwame Raoul yesterday said his office's computers were 'compromised' over the weeke...
Apr 15, 2021 Blogtrepreneur / CC
House Considering Ending Qualified Immunity For Law Enforcement 'Bad Apples'
The Illinois House is considering ending qualified immunity for what it calls "bad apples" in law enforcement. The state's Legislative Black Caucus is looking to further its agenda by renewing focus o...
Apr 15, 2021 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
City of Decatur's 2021 City-wide Cleanup Dates Set
The City of Decatur in partnership with Waste Management/Advanced Disposal has set its 2021 city-wide cleanup dates. Cleanups will be held on: Wednesday, May 12th 2-6 pm Thursday, September 2nd 2-6 pm...
Apr 14, 2021 Graphic provided by City of Decatur
ISP Making Progress In FOID Card Renewal Backlog
Illinois State Police say they are making progress on the Firearm Owner Identification card backlog. An ISP representative testified before a Joint Committee on Administrative Rules yesterday. Members...
Apr 14, 2021
Illinois Ranks Top Ten For COVID-19 Cases, Deaths In Prisons
An analysis by The New York Times and The Marshall Project ranks Illinois in the top ten for COVID-19 cases and deaths in prisons. The Marshall Project reports that Illinois ranks seventh in total inm...
Apr 14, 2021 sergio santos / CC
State Republicans Encouraging Pritzker To Veto Redistricting Maps
Illinois Republicans are encouraging Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto redistricting maps drawn by lawmakers. Many lawmakers believe the redistricting process should be open and transparent and that a po...
Apr 14, 2021 DonkeyHotey / CC
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