Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Trump Endorses State Sen. Jim Oberweis In Congressional Bid
President Trump is endorsing state Senator Jim Oberweis in the 14th Congressional District race. The Sugar Grove Republican is challenging first-term Democratic Representative Lauren Underwood of Nape...
Oct 23, 2020 ttarasiuk / CC
Culp Announces Candidacy for Decatur City Council
A Decatur and Macon County native and longtime figure in local law enforcement has announced his candidacy for the Decatur City Council. At a Wednesday Press Conference, Director of Training for the M...
Oct 22, 2020
Latham To Vote on Alcohol Sales in Town
Latham residents are preparing to vote on whether or not to allow alcohol sales within the town. The owner of the town's only restaurant says alcohol sales are essential to her getting a liquor licens...
Oct 22, 2020 Edwin Land / CC
Fire Marshal Urges Safety This Halloween Season
The Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office is encouraging the public to keep safety in mind when decorating for Fall and Halloween. According to the National Fire Protection Association, about 770 home ...
Oct 22, 2020 Eden, Janine and Jim / CC
Mayor Lightfoot's Pandemic Budget Includes 94-Million-Dollar Property Tax Hike
There is some bad news for Chicago homeowners and business owners. Mayor Lightfoot announced today that her 2021 planned budget will include a 94-million-dollar property tax hike. Homeowners also will...
Oct 22, 2020 Conal Gallagher / CC
State Imposes Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions on Four Counties
State officials say they are not trying to punish bars and restaurants with stricter COVID-19 rules. Illinois Public Health Director Doctor Ngozi Ezike says contact tracing has shown that exposure is ...
Oct 22, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Ending Cash Bail
Illinois lawmakers are discussing the possibility of ending cash bail. A virtual hearing on the issue was held yesterday. Ending the system of cash bond is a top priority for Governor J.B. Pritzker an...
Oct 22, 2020 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Memorial Placed at Lake Springfield For Cinda, Frank Edwards
A new memorial is now in place at Lake Springfield in honor of Frank and Cinda Edwards. A new bench that overlooks the lake is located at Lindsay Boat Launch. A memorial plaque has been placed on the ...
Oct 22, 2020 Denny Armstrong / CC
City Says Electrical Supply Agreement Designed to Save Residents Money
At the last City Council meeting, Decatur Mayor Julie Moore-Wolfe and the Decatur City Council approved a new electric supply agreement with Homefield Energy for all residential and small commercial e...
Oct 21, 2020 Jason Woodhead / CC
Decatur Installing Security Cameras to Deter Crime, Gun Violence
Decatur is installing security cameras in part of the city as a way to deter crime and gun violence. The cameras are set to go up in the Johns Hill neighborhood, which officials say has seen more viol...
Oct 21, 2020 Mike Lewinski / CC
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