Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Federal Appeals Court Rules For Madigan On Dirty Tricks Allegation
A federal appeals court is siding with former House Speaker Mike Madigan over an allegation of dirty tricks during the 2016 Democratic primary. Jason Gonzales was Madigan's challenger in that race and...
Gina Volk Mar 11, 2021

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Mar 11, 2021

Decatur Police Announce St. Patrick's Day Enforcement Period
With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, the Decatur Police Department is reminding motorists to plan ahead for a sober ride home to keep celebrations from turning deadly. "We understand people ...
Gina Volk Mar 10, 2021

Millikin University Professor Featured in AP Daily Video Series
Many high schools have had to find ways to enhance learning opportunities for Advanced Placement students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To help address this need, the College Board, the nation's large...
Gina Volk Mar 10, 2021

Illinois Senate Subcommittee Passes Bill To Improve DCFS Reporting
An Illinois Senate subcommittee is advancing a bill that would improve reporting by the Department of Children and Family Services. The Subcommittee on Children and Family passed a bill that would req...
Gina Volk Mar 10, 2021 Justin Brockie / CC

Small Towns May Raise Utility Bills After Skyrocketing Natural Gas Prices
Many small central Illinois towns may soon raise utility bills in response to recent increases in natural gas prices. Towns are having trouble paying their gas bills after an arctic blast several week...
Gina Volk Mar 10, 2021 HomeSpot HQ / CC

Governor Extends Eviction Moratorium With Clarifications
Governor J.B. Pritzker is extending Illinois' eviction moratorium with clarifications. The new executive order prevents landlords from taking legal action against tenants who notify them of their inab...
Gina Volk Mar 10, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

Illinois Senate Meets In-Person, COVID-19 Testing Required
The Illinois Senate is meeting in-person again. The Senate returned to in-person session yesterday. Employees, members, and press are required to take a COVID-19 test before entering Senate offices or...
Gina Volk Mar 10, 2021 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC

Pritzker Signs Massive Education Reform Bill
A massive Illinois education reform bill is now law after Governor Pritzker signed the measure yesterday. Members of the Legislative Black Caucus were there to witness the signing of the Education and...
Gina Volk Mar 09, 2021 US Department of Education / CC

Academic Influence Ranks Richland "Best Community College"
Richland Community College was recently ranked #45 in the nation and #2 in Illinois as best community college by Academic Influence, a college ranking system that uses artificial intelligence technolo...
Gina Volk Mar 09, 2021






