Category Archives: Decatur Radio

TAX COMPETITIVENESS
TAX COMPETITIVENESS The Tax Foundation's annual State Tax Competitiveness Index ranks Illinois 38th out of 50. The Land of Lincoln ranked in the bottom 10 for competitiveness in corporate tax, propert...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 06, 2025 Digital Tax Calculation and Management Concept. E-tax, Income tax, government taxes, financial research, Taxation, tax documents, and savings, report VAT and property tax of business.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLATFORM
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLATFORM The Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office says fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System, a cloud-...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 06, 2025 The emergency alert system is always ready for operation. In the event of an emergency, the sound and visual security system will work. The red light will turn on.

Illinois Honoring Former VP Dick Cheney
Illinois Honoring Former VP Dick Cheney The state of Illinois is paying tribute to former Vice President Dick Cheney. Cheney died this week at the age of 84 due to complications of pneumonia and cardi...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 06, 2025 A group of United States of flags at half mast. The position of a flag which is being flown some way below the top of its staff as a mark of respect for a person who has died.

Man Sentenced to 15 Years Following The Killing of a Pregnant Woman In Decatur
Man Sentenced to 15 Years Following The Killing of a Pregnant Woman In Decatur A man is receiving a 15-year prison sentence for his role in the killing of a woman and her unborn baby in Decatur in 202...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 06, 2025 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.

GRANT FUNDING
GRANT FUNDING Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is touting a permanent injunction from a Rhode Island federal district judge against the U.S. Department of Transportation from imposing immigration...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 06, 2025 Financial investment and success market stock technology currency report.Money business financial graph diagram of coin. Financial growth data or investment market profit bar

ADOPTIONS
ADOPTIONS Courtrooms across the state will be opening their doors later this month to finalize adoptions. Adoption Day celebrations are scheduled in Cook, Rock Island, and Williamson counties on Nov. ...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 05, 2025 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.
Decatur Accepting Pre-Applications for Roof Replacement Program Beginning Nov 17
Decatur Accepting Pre-Applications for Roof Replacement Program Beginning Nov 17 The City of Decatur will begin accepting pre-applications for a roof replacement program offered by the Illinois Housin...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 05, 2025

ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Acting Director James Jennings has announced additional funding for energy efficiency grant opportunities. The Energy Efficiency Asses...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 05, 2025 Businessman analyze investment sustainability ESG icons. ESG environmental protection concept, sustainable development, climate change, green energy recycle, Net zero and carbon neutral.

NEW LAWYERS
NEW LAWYERS Bar admission ceremonies are scheduled across the state today for the 1,637 people who passed the July 2025 Bar Exam. Illinois Supreme Court justices are scheduled to swear in the new atto...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 05, 2025 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.

DEER ALERT
DEER ALERT The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding the public to be alert for deer during peak mating season. The agencies say deer mov...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 05, 2025 White-tailed Deer, a buck, in the autumn woods during rut season in Texas.






