Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Manar Encourages Local Emergency Services to Apply for Equipment Grant
To ensure local first responders have the equipment necessary to keep residents safe, State Senator Andy Manar is encouraging fire departments and ambulance services to apply for the Office of the Sta...
Nov 24, 2020 Phillip Pessar / CC
State Fire Officials Offer Tips On Cooking Safety
The Illinois State fire marshal's office is warning about the dangers of cooking fires this Thanksgiving. Spokesperson JC Fultz says while everyone is focusing on protecting themselves from COVID-19, ...
Nov 24, 2020 Shoshanah / CC
Third Straight Saturday Capitol Stop The Steal Rally Held
Stop the Steal rallies are continuing at the state capitol. The third straight Saturday rally by Trump supporters was held on the steps. An organizer said turnout wasn't as big as hoped, but the group...
Nov 24, 2020 Justin Brockie / CC
Duckworth Introduces Legislation To Keep Non-Vet Presidents, VPs From Arlington
Senator Tammy Duckworth is sponsoring legislation that would bar non-veteran presidents and vice presidents from being buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The Illinois Democrat is an Iraq War veter...
Nov 24, 2020 AFGE / CC
Illinois DHS To Conduct Statewide Gambling Study
The Illinois Department of Human services is conducting a statewide gambling study. The state DHS announced the study Friday, which will focus on gambling, gambling addiction, and support services nee...
Nov 24, 2020 Marit & Toomas Hinnosaar / CC
"We Support Our Police" Signs and Stickers Now Available for Purchase
Cromwell Media Decatur has announced that it is now offering a limited number of the "We Support Our Police" yard signs and stickers that can be purchased directly at the Cromwell Media Studios at 410...
Nov 23, 2020
Department of Labor Warns of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Workplace
The Illinois Department of Labor is warning about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning at the workplace, especially during the fall and winter months. Some of the most common sources of CO exposur...
Nov 23, 2020 Tony Alter / CC
Illinois Foundation Launches Initiative To Help Clear Marijuana Convictions
The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is sponsoring an initiative to help people clear marijuana convictions in the state. The organization announced the launch of New Leaf Illinois Friday. The allian...
Nov 23, 2020
Governor Pritzker Hints Madigan Should Resign As Speaker
Illinois' governor says it may be time for the state's most powerful politician to step back. Governor JB Pritzker Friday said if House Speaker Mike Madigan will not answer questions about the federal...
Nov 23, 2020
Madigan May Lack Support To Remain Speaker After January Vote
Representative Mike Madigan may lack the needed support to remain state House Speaker after an upcoming vote in January. More and more legislators on both sides of the aisle are calling on Madigan to ...
Nov 23, 2020
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