Category Archives: Decatur Radio
IDOT Road Reports Available On Line
The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that the latest winter road conditions are available online. It's always a good idea to check gettingaroundillinois.com when the weath...
Dec 15, 2020
Springfield's Tallest Skyscraper, Hotel Temporarily Closing
Springfield's tallest skyscraper and largest hotel is closing temporarily. The Wyndham Springfield City Centre Hotel is closing its doors for the next two months. A representative says state COVID-19 ...
Dec 15, 2020
Arts Council Encourages Giving the Gift of Art to the Community
With your support, the Decatur Area Arts Council has adjusted to the circumstances in a variety of creative ways. Through partnerships with local organizations and artists like the "Awesome Squad," th...
Dec 14, 2020
Pritzker At Odds with State Rep Sosnowski Over COVID-19 Restrictions
Governor J.B. Pritzker is at odds with state Representative Joe Sosnowski over COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants. The governor says Sosnowski, who represents the 69th District which includ...
Dec 14, 2020
Illinois National Guard Being Sent to LaSalle Veterans' Home
The Illinois National Guard is now on the ground at the veterans' home in LaSalle. The home has seen a spike in coronavirus deaths and coronavirus positives. Governor JB Pritzker said the guard will h...
Dec 14, 2020 sergio santos / CC
ISU Cancels Spring Break, Adds in Days Off
Illinois State University is canceling spring break in its upcoming semester. University President Larry Dietz announced the cancellation, saying that individual days off classes will be added into th...
Dec 14, 2020 David Wilson / CC
Deadline to Apply for BIG Grants Fast Approaching
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is informing small businesses and communities that the application period for the Business Interruption Grant program will close at 5pm on Tuesday, ...
Dec 11, 2020 Pictures of Money / CC
Preliminary Numbers in for Firearm Hunting Season
Hunters harvested more than 76 thousand deer during Illinois' firearm hunting season. More than 47 thousand deer were taken during the first part of the season, and over 29 thousand this past weekend ...
Dec 11, 2020 Sam Greenhalgh / CC
Lawmakers: FOID Backlog Affecting Gun Businesses, Infringing on Second Amendment
Illinois GOP lawmakers say the Firearm Owners' Identification card processing backlog is affecting gun businesses and infringing on Second Amendment Rights. Republican lawmakers said they are getting ...
Dec 11, 2020 Rick / CC
U.S. Lawmakers from Illinois Help Pass Government Spending Resolution
U.S. lawmakers from Illinois are helping to keep the government open. Congressman Rodney Davis and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos both voted this week for a resolution to continue government spending thro...
Dec 11, 2020
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