Category Archives: Decatur Radio
9 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Macon County
The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 2,295 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 25 additional confirmed deaths. Meanwhile, in Macon County there were 9...
Aug 20, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Illinois To Begin Process Of Removing Capitol's Douglas, Menard Statue
Historical statues in Illinois politics are losing their positions at the Illinois Capitol. The statehouse's Office of the Architect of the Capitol voted to remove Stephen Douglas' statue on the Capit...
Aug 20, 2020 Ron Cogswell / CC
Legislators Calling For State House To Reconvene
Republican state Representative Darren Bailey is one of several legislators calling on House Speaker Michael Madigan to reconvene the body. Two of the main issues many lawmakers want to address are co...
Aug 20, 2020 Jim Bowen / CC
Danville Moving Forward With New Casino Plan
Danville is moving forward with a new casino plan. The city approved Danville Development as the new operator. The company is owned by a developer from New York. The newly planned location for the cas...
Aug 20, 2020 Cliff / CC
Logan County, Sheriff Being Sued By Inmates
Logan County and its Sheriff are being sued by seven inmates in the Logan County Jail. The lawsuits ask for damages saying they were kept on the same cell block after two inmates there had tested posi...
Aug 20, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Kaylor Joins Ronald McDonald House Charities
After an extensive search, the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois in a release has announced Amber Kaylor as new CEO for their non-profit organization which span...
Aug 20, 2020
Illinois Positivity Rate at 4.3%
As of Tuesday, Macon County reports 8 newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the number to 774 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Macon County. The Illinois Department of Public Health meanwhile, announ...
Aug 19, 2020 sergio santos / CC
IDPH Issues Travel Guide for Riskiest COVID-19 Areas
The Illinois Department of Public Health has a new guide to help assess out of state travel risks during the pandemic. The travel guide indicates which states and countries pose the greatest risk for ...
Aug 19, 2020 Rene Schwietzke / CC
State Extends Deadline for Renters Assistance
The deadline for Illinois renters to apply for state aid is extended another week. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced today the Illinois Housing Development Authority extended the deadline to help eligi...
Aug 19, 2020 bill lapp / CC
Correctional Facilities Have Rising COVID-19 Cases
Two Central Illinois correctional facilities have a rising number of COVID-19 cases. Health officials confirmed yesterday that there have been 35 COVID-19 cases at the Jacksonville Correctional Center...
Aug 19, 2020 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
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