Category Archives: Decatur Radio

ANTIBIOTIC AWARENESS The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging public awareness of the appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungals during U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week. IDPH is recog...

DUCKWORTH BOTTLES & BREASTFEEDING BILL Illinois U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth says a bipartisan bill she sponsored is headed to President Donald Trump's desk. The U.S. House passed the Bottles and ...

PRITZKER CHALLENGER Gov. J.B. Pritzker has one challenger in the Democratic Party's gubernatorial primary. Former Chicago City Council candidate Patricia Tillman filed earlier this month, but there is...

DEER HUNTING SAFETY As the state's firearm deer season approaches, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding deer hunters to use safety harnesses when using tree stands in the field. T...

Suspected Shooting Under Investigation In Decatur Decatur Police are investigating a suspected shooting. Authorities say officers responded Friday night to the intersection of Monroe and Division Stre...

Man Electrocuted To Death At Clinton's Power Plant One man is dead after he was electrocuted at the Constellation Energy Clinton Power Plant. The incident happened on Friday at the facility. Samuel Wa...

TAX AMNESTY DEADLINE Monday is the last day for Illinoisans to pay outstanding eligible tax liabilities and have related penalties and interest forgiven. The state's 2025 tax amnesty period runs from ...

FARM LOSSES According to a recent study, Illinois farms are expected to lose a total of about $67.2 million per year to natural disasters, with an average per-farm loss of $960. Trace One found that d...

HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE REGULATION Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the Illinois General Assembly should move forward next year with legislation to regulate homeowners' insurance rates. The governor spoke in Chic...

Decatur Implements Water Conservation Requirements The city of Decatur is taking measures as a drought continues. The city is moving to Stage One Water Rationing. Lake Decatur's water level is droppin...