Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Illinois Marathon Closes Registration For 2021 Race
The Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon is closing registration for next year's race. The organization says it isn't confident it can keep participants safe if there is no COVID-19 vaccine. Over five-th...
Oct 05, 2020 Gregory Regalado / CC
Two Bridges South of Decatur to Close Week of October 5th
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the Business U.S. 51 flyover and Riley Road over U.S. 51 south of Decatur will close the week of October 5th. The closures are necessary for re...
Oct 02, 2020 Hannah Rosen / CC
Township Supervisor Appointed to New State Commission
State Senator Andy Manar offered his congratulations to Decatur Township Supervisor Lisa Stanley on her appointment to serve on the state's newly formed Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic ...
Oct 02, 2020 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
Dewitt Man Wins Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off
A Dewitt man is this year's winner of the Illinois Giant Pumpkin Growers Association's Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off. Henry Bartimus came in first place yesterday with a 16-hundred-73 pound pumpkin. His gou...
Oct 02, 2020 Alexandria Tourism / CC
Peak Time for Deer-Vehicle Collisions is Here
It's mating season for deer, to the Illinois Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be careful on the road. More than 40 percent of all crashes involving deer occur in October, November and...
Oct 02, 2020 Nick Varvel / CC
Saliva-Based COVID-19 Testing Site Coming To ISU Campus
A saliva-based COVID-19 testing site is coming to the Illinois State University campus. The University Testing Coordinator says having a testing lab on campus will have a lot of benefits, including qu...
Oct 02, 2020 David Wilson / CC
State Kicks Off Program To Help Small Businesses With Health And Safety Concerns
The Illinois Department of Labor is launching free COVID-19 safety training for small businesses during the pandemic. State Labor Director Michael Kleinik says the program is called Back to Business I...
Oct 02, 2020 Jim Bowen / CC
IDPH Issues COVID-19 Halloween Guidelines
Halloween is a go, but it might look a little different this year says Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. She says if you plan on handing out candy to kids you should wear a mask, and that a clot...
Oct 01, 2020 Lisa Zins / CC
Statewide Positivity Rate at 3.6%
The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday reported 2,273 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 35 additional confirmed deaths. Macon County reported 39 new cases. ...
Oct 01, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Commerce Commission Says Talk to Your Utility for Further Payment Assistance
If you're having trouble paying your home energy bills, the Illinois Commerce Commission recommends discussing the situation with your utility company. While assistance programs are available, you may...
Oct 01, 2020 Jason Woodhead / CC
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