Category Archives: Decatur Radio
State Senator Darren Bailey Enters Governor’s Race
Monday night, State Senator Darren Bailey announced his run for Governor of Illinois. The Republican Senator has been highly critical of the Pritzker Administrations' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Feb 23, 2021
Madigan Resigns As Democratic Party Chair
Mike Madigan is stepping down as chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois. Madigan resigned his post yesterday, one day after naming his replacement in the state Legislature. Cook County Clerk Karen ...
Feb 23, 2021
Decatur City Council Primary Under Way
Today is Primary Day in the City of Decatur and the polls are open until 7pm to determine the candidates for Decatur City Council that will appear on the ballot for the April 6th Consolidated General ...
Feb 23, 2021 Vox Efx / CC
Macon County Sheriff's Office Warns of Jury Duty Scam
Macon County Residents have been receiving phone calls from scammers identifying themselves as law enforcement with the Macon County Sheriff's Office. The caller ID reveals a 217 area code and the sca...
Feb 22, 2021 Alachua County / CC
Secretary of State Warns of Real ID Scam
Illinois scammers are texting people, offering to update their driver's licenses to Real IDs. "Don't fall for it," Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White warns. The scammers are just out to get peopl...
Feb 22, 2021 COD Newsroom / CC
Legislation to Ease Restrictions on Craft Breweries Filed.
There is new legislation in the Illinois legislature that sponsors say will help craft breweries stay afloat amid devastating economic losses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Brewers Economic ...
Feb 22, 2021 Sara D. / CC
Mattoon Schools Adding New Programs to Help Students Catch Up
Mattoon school leaders and teachers are launching new programs to help students catch up following months of remote learning. Leaders are implementing Power Hour at the beginning of each day so teache...
Feb 22, 2021 alamosbasement / CC
Pritzker: COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments May Reach Half-Million This Week
The number of COVID-19 vaccine doses shipped to Illinois is going up. Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced that he expects the state to start receiving up to a half-million doses this week. The state ...
Feb 22, 2021 Maryland GovPics / CC
State Senate Lawmakers Listen to Members of Restaurant Industry At Hearing
The hospitality industry in Illinois is asking for a solid plan to work towards fully reopening. Illinois Restaurant Association President Sam Toia says the rules currently in place for eateries, bars...
Feb 22, 2021 Kurman Communications, Inc. / CC
Illinois National Guard Assisting With COVID-19 Vaccination Effort
The Illinois National Guard is assisting with the COVID-19 vaccination effort. Officials have announced that troops are staffing 18 different vaccination sites across the state. Guard members will als...
Feb 22, 2021 The National Guard / CC
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