Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Lincoln Library, Foundation, End Relationship
Leaders at the state-run Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum announced it no longer has a relationship with the private foundation that was meant to supplement the institution's collection...
Apr 05, 2021 Amy Guth / CC
Tens of Thousands of Illinois Kids Fail to Attend School in 2020
Early estimates from state officials show tens of thousands of Illinois students didn't attend school in 2020. The Illinois State Board of Education reported an estimated loss of 35,822 public school ...
Apr 05, 2021 alamosbasement / CC
City Of Decatur Fire Hydrants To Be Flushed
Decatur Fire Department crews, in collaboration with the Decatur Water Department, will be flushing and flow testing approximately 1200 city fire hydrants during the month of April. This process will ...
Apr 02, 2021 rick / CC
U Of I System Extending Making Standardized Admission Tests Optional
The University of Illinois System is extending a policy making standardized admissions testing optional. The System's Board of Trustees approved a request this week to allow high school students to ap...
Apr 02, 2021 Vince Smith / CC
Davis Opposes State, Federal Gun Control Measures
Congressman Rodney Davis is opposed to current proposals for gun control measures at the Illinois and federal level. Davis says Illinois has enough hurdles for gun purchasers and owners to obtain Fire...
Apr 02, 2021
Monticello High Setting Up Student Vaccination Clinic
Monticello High School is preparing to set up a student vaccination clinic. The district is planning to partner with the DeWitt-Piatt Bi-County Public Health Department to administer shots during scho...
Apr 02, 2021
Governor Says Reopening Metrics Still Not Met
Illinois reached the 70 percent threshold for seniors who've been vaccinated for COVID-19, but it's not enough to satisfy the governor's plan for further reopening. The Pritzker administration again W...
Apr 02, 2021 Chris Yarzab / CC
Pritzker, Education Advocates Release Learning Renewal Resource Guide
Governor J.B. Pritzker and education advocates are putting out a guide to help school districts effectively use funds from the American Rescue Plan. The Learning Renewal Resource Guide was released We...
Apr 02, 2021
Former Illinois Congressman Ray LaHood Linked To Campaign Financial Irregularities
Former Illinois Congressman Ray LaHood is resolving allegations that linked him to campaign finance irregularities. The Department of Justice announced yesterday that then U.S. Transportation Secretar...
Apr 02, 2021 U.S. Customs and Border Protection
YLIA Selected as Finalist for Governor’s Cup
Young Leaders In Action is one of four finalists for the 2021 Governor's Cup, the top honor given from among a field of 24 Illinois communities that received Governor's Hometown Awards earlier this mo...
Apr 01, 2021
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