Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Hank Aaron Passes Away at Age 86
Hank Aaron is dead. The Hall of Famer and former home run king died today at the age of 86. Henry "Hank" Aaron was born in Mobile, Alabama in 1934. He made his Major League debut with the then-Milwauk...
Jan 22, 2021 Aaron Vowels / CC
Lake Decatur Clean Up Set for Saturday
Spurred on by WAND-TV Lifestyle Reporter Steve Nichols, a clean-up of areas along Lake Decatur has been scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday 1/23) at 11am. In a post on Facebook Nichols said; "Low water l...
Jan 22, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Reaches Limit Before it Begins
Due to high demand, the line for the MCHD Drive Through Vaccination Clinic at Progress City is now closed. Initially scheduled for 9am to 3 pm, over 300 vehicles were reportedly already in line for th...
Jan 22, 2021
Yoder to Retire as Treasurer at the End of January
Republican Macon County Treasurer Ed Yoder is resigning his office effective January 31st. In a letter to the Macon County Clerk Yoder says he plans to retire after holding the Treasurer's job for 10 ...
Jan 22, 2021
ILDNR Launches Online Law Enforcement Survey
The Illinois Conservation Police are seeking the public's input on enforcement efforts and recreational activities. A new survey has been launched, asking people about things like their interactions w...
Jan 22, 2021
ISBE Discusses Recent Graduation Mandates Approved by The Legislature
The Illinois State Board of Education is expressing concerns about new graduation mandates approved by lawmakers last week. If signed into law, the legislation will require high schoolers in the state...
Jan 22, 2021 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
Illinois State Superintendent Suggests Extra Classes This Summer
The woman who oversees Illinois' schools is suggesting more classes this summer to make-up for lost learning, but many schools across the state are saying no. State Superintendent of Education Carmen ...
Jan 22, 2021 Lead Beyond / CC
U Of I System Considering Freezing Undergrad Tuition
The University of Illinois system is considering freezing undergraduate tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year. The system recommended a proposal to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees that ...
Jan 22, 2021 ilovebutter / CC
Macon County, Rest of Region 6 Move to Phase 4 of Mitigations
The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced Region 6, Champaign, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, De Witt, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Iroquois, Jasper, Lawrence, M...
Jan 21, 2021 sergio santos / CC
Millikin to Host Panel on Human Trafficking Awareness Month
The Human Trafficking Research Lab at Millikin University is partnering with Set Free Macon County to host its 4th annual panel discussion for Human Trafficking Awareness Month entitled "Impact of COV...
Jan 21, 2021
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