Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Nursing Home, Veterans' Home Employees Slow to be Vaccinated in the State
COVID-19 infections in Illinois' nursing homes and veterans' homes are have decreased, but facility employees still seem hesitant to get vaccinated. Illinoisans older than 65 continue to get vaccinate...
Apr 08, 2021
ISBE Director On Leave As Parts Of Online Extortion Plot
The head of elections in the state of Illinois is on leave as the State Police look into an online extortion attempt. The Illinois State Board of Elections yesterday approved an extended leave for Ste...
Apr 08, 2021 Jim Bowen / CC
Illinois Getting Millions To Expand Vaccine Program
The federal government is sending more money to Illinois to get more people vaccinated against the coronavirus. The Illinois Department of Public Health yesterday said the state will receive 124 milli...
Apr 08, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
Governor's Official Hopes to See Phase 5 of Reopening by Summer
The state of Illinois could fully reopen this summer. At least that's the hope of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's chief of staff. During a budget hearing Tuesday, Chief of Staff Anne Caprara defended the governo...
Apr 07, 2021 sergio santos / CC
Bud Walters Voted Radio’s #1 Leader
Cromwell Media's very own Bud Walters was voted the number one leader in radio by his peers in the industry, showcased in Radio Ink magazine. We congratulate our CEO on this well-deserved recognition!...
Apr 07, 2021
Ethics Committee Hoping To Address Problematic Areas This Year
The Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee is hoping to address problematic areas this year. The committee met Monday to discuss what is called the revolving door in Springfield of elected offi...
Apr 07, 2021 Mark Goebel / CC
IDPH Expanding Rural Vaccination Program
The Illinois Department of Public Health is expanding the Rural Vaccination Program. IDPH officials announced that six rural counties will be holding Johnson and Johnson vaccine clinics in the coming ...
Apr 07, 2021 Ian Sane / CC
Illinois Governor Wants School Stimulus Money Targeted At Kids
Illinois' governor wants schools across the state to use their stimulus money to get kids caught-up after a year of hybrid or online learning. Governor Pritzker said schools should focus the billions ...
Apr 07, 2021
Macon County Consolidated General Election Results, April 6, 2021
Two incumbents and one newcomer have been chosen to serve on the Decatur City Council. David Horn, Chuck Kuhle and now Ed Culp will take council seats after claiming the most votes Tuesday night. In t...
Apr 06, 2021 Vox Efx / CC
Next Decatur Area Arts Council Grant Request Deadline
If your not-for-profit organization, school, church, or arts group is planning an in arts-focused project or program in the next 12 months, the Decatur Area Arts Council's community arts grants progra...
Apr 06, 2021
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