Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Illinois Leads U.S. In Population Loss
The exodus from Illinois continues. The latest numbers from the Census Bureau show that Illinois lost nearly 80-thousand people in the year that ended back in July. That's a loss of 22-thousand more p...
Dec 25, 2020 HireAHelper / CC
Illinois leading Nation in Vaccine Distribution
Illinois is leading in the nation in getting the coronavirus vaccine to healthcare workers. Governor JB Pritkzer yesterday said Illinois has vaccinated over 100-thousand people. The number will go up ...
Dec 25, 2020 Governor Tom Wolf / CC
Responders Remind Drivers to Move Over on Scott's Law Anniversary
First responders are reminding drivers to slow down and move over for stopped vehicles with flashing lights. Area law enforcement are stepping up awareness of Scott's Law, which marked its 18th annive...
Dec 25, 2020 dogulove / CC
Illinois Expands Assistance for Child Care Providers
The State is expanding assistance to child care providers for low-income families. Illinois is pumping another 20 million dollars in to efforts to help daycares in the Child Care Assistance Program st...
Dec 24, 2020 Fort Rucker / CC
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin Tells Governor Not to Expect Federal Bailout
The head of Illinois' Congressional delegation is telling the state's governor not to expect a federal bailout this year. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said Governor Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers should ...
Dec 24, 2020 ttarasiuk / CC
Illinois Showing Positive Trends in New COVID-19 Cases
Illinois is showing a positive trend in the number of new COVID-19 cases in the state. Health officials announced over 62-hundred new cases of the virus Tuesday, along with 116 additional deaths. The ...
Dec 24, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Pritzker Wins Motion to Reconsider Ruling in Lawsuit
Governor J.B. Pritzker is getting a ruling against him in a lawsuit reconsidered. A Sangamon County judge granted Pritzker's motion Tuesday to look again at a ruling against him in a lawsuit filed by ...
Dec 24, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Manar Announces $125,000 Grant to Support Affordable Housing in Decatur
To bolster affordable housing opportunities Downstate, $125,000 in revitalization grant funding has been made available to the City of Decatur through the Illinois Housing Development Authority Board....
Dec 23, 2020 Cristina Frost / CC
Tips for Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh Through the Holidays
It's important to keep your natural Christmas tree safe through the holidays. University of Illinois Extension Educator Katie Parker says what your tree needs most is water. She adds that if the tree ...
Dec 23, 2020 Andreas Cappell / CC
Clinton Marine Dealership Employees Facing Fraud Charges
Two former boat dealership employees are facing fraud charges. Prosecutors say 55-year-old Jeffery Gibbs and 45-year-old Kara Wilkey have been indicted on charges of wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud...
Dec 23, 2020 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
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