Category Archives: Decatur Radio
USDA Approves Free Lunch for Schools
Families in Illinois don't have to worry about the price of school lunches. The USDA yesterday announced that it is extending it's free school lunch program til the end of the year. The decision means...
Sep 03, 2020 woodleywonderworks / CC
Macon County Records Over 1,000 Cases of COVID-19 Wednesday
The Macon County Health Department Wednesday reported 21 newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the county total to 1,009 cases. Meanwhile, the Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday anno...
Sep 03, 2020 sergio santos / CC
House and Senate Lawmakers Focus On Police Officer Training In Illinois
State lawmakers are taking a close look at police officer training in Illinois. West suburban Naperville state Representative Anne Stava-Murray appeared in a joint hearing yesterday and said she's bee...
Sep 03, 2020 Justin Brockie / CC
Officials Give Illinoisans Information On National Preparedness Month
State officials are reminding Illinoisans that this is emergency preparedness month. Illinois Emergency Management Agency spokesperson Rebecca Clark says this is a good time to consider dangers that c...
Sep 03, 2020
Organizations Participating In Hunger Action Month, Fighting Food Insecurity
A number of organizations are participating in Hunger Action Month and stepping up efforts to raise awareness about food insecurity. Donations to the Eastern Illinois Foodbank in September will be mat...
Sep 03, 2020 Official U.S. Navy Page / CC
Limited Labor Day Availability at Friends Creek Campground
Campers take note: All electric sites at Friend's Creek Campground are full for Labor Day weekend. However, there are still a few non-electric sites available then. As a reminder, due to COVID-19, the...
Sep 02, 2020
MCHD Reports 43 New Cases of COVID-19 Tuesday
The Macon County Health Department Tuesday reported 41 newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19. As of Tuesday, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been 988 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ma...
Sep 02, 2020 sergio santos / CC
I.S.P. Reminding Drivers to Move Over
As another squad car is hit, the Illinois State Police are reminding motorists of Illinois' Move Over Law. Last year, 27 ISP squad cars were struck by violators, leaving 3 troopers dead. After an inci...
Sep 02, 2020
IDOC Facilities Continue as Hotspot For COVID-19
Illinois Department of Corrections facilities continue to be hotspots for COVID-19. The latest outbreak is at Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro, with a total of 30 cases. Jacksonville Correction...
Sep 02, 2020 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Discounts Available for the G-E-D Test
Grant funding from the Illinois Community College Board will make it easier for students to get their G-E-D. Discounts on both the G-E-D and the comparable "HI-SET" tests will significantly lower the ...
Sep 02, 2020 Alberto G. / CC
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