Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Governor Pritzker Could Impose Tougher Statewide Restrictions
With new COVID infections spiking, Governor JB Pritzker says more restrictions may be in store for Illinois. He isn't saying yet what those restrictions might be, but warns they are coming if the viru...
Nov 09, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Illinois Sees Unemployment Spike
A lot more people in Illinois are turning to unemployment. The state says unemployment claims spiked last week, jumping 38-percent. That's the second largest increase in the country. There are some qu...
Nov 09, 2020 Bytemarks / CC
Township Providing Care Packages for Veterans
With Veterans Day approaching, Old King's Orchard Community Center 815 North Church St, Decatur on Monday, November 9th is the location for Veterans to stop by and get a care package provided by the D...
Nov 09, 2020 US Army Africa / CC
Pritzker: More Restrictions May Be Coming
With new Covid infections soaring, Governor JB Pritzker says more restrictions may be in store for Illinois. The Governor isn't saying yet what those restrictions might be, but warns they are coming i...
Nov 06, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Changes Coming to Lake Shelbyville Campgrounds in 2021
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville would like to announce campground opening dates and policy changes for the 2021 recreation season. Lake Shelbyville had a successful year in 2020 w...
Nov 06, 2020
Experts: Higher Taxes, Budget Cuts Likely After Graduated Tax Amendment Fails
Experts say higher taxes and budget cuts are likely after the failure of the proposed graduated income tax amendment. The ballot measure was defeated by about ten percentage points Tuesday. Members of...
Nov 06, 2020 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
Pritzker Wants ISP To Warn, Cite Non-Compliant Businesses
Governor J.B. Pritzker wants the Illinois State Police to warn and cite businesses that are not complying with newer, stricter COVID-19 mitigation measures. Pritzker put Region Two under tier one miti...
Nov 06, 2020 Arvell Dorsey Jr. / CC
Health Officials Urge Those Involved in Election Activities to Get Tested
Illinois' COVID-19 testing effort is over the eight-million mark and the state Department of Public Health is urging anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19 on Election Day to get tested. Illinoi...
Nov 06, 2020 Yuri Samoilov / CC
Brady Stepping Away from Illinois Senate Leadership Role
State Senator Bill Brady is stepping away from his leadership role. Brady sent a memo to the Senate Republican Caucus yesterday saying it was time to elect a new leader. The Bloomington Republican say...
Nov 06, 2020 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
Salvation Army “Rescue Christmas” Campaign Kicks Off
The Salvation Army kicked off their annual Red Kettle Campaign with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, announcing this year's theme as "Rescue Christmas", and announcing a fundraising goal of $560,000. The S...
Nov 05, 2020
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