Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Madigan Won't Testify in Front Of Special House Committee
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says he won't testify in front of a special committee investigating allegations he was involved in a bribery scheme with ComEd. Madigan said Friday that he can't...
Sep 29, 2020
Community Flu Shot Clinics Coming in October
The Macon County Health Department will begin to offer flu vaccines in office to adults and children by appointments only. A person can schedule an appointment by calling 217-423-6988 ext. 1333. Commu...
Sep 28, 2020 Daniel Paquet / CC
Macon County Health Department Closed Monday Due to COVID-19 Exposure
On September 27, 2020, Macon County Health Department leadership became aware of a diagnosed case of COVID-19 associated with our organization. Out of an abundance of caution, the facility is closed t...
Sep 28, 2020 sergio santos / CC
WW2 Veteran's Remains Back in Illinois
The remains of a World War Two veteran are back in Illinois 76 years after his death. A procession accompanied the remains of Sergeant George Raymond "Bud" Reeser from St. Louis Airport yesterday to D...
Sep 28, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
State Health Leaders Urge Residents to Get Flu Shots
Illinois health officials say it's more important than ever to get your flu shot this year. State health director Doctor Ngozi Ezike says flu season is coming soon in the midst of the pandemic. She ad...
Sep 28, 2020 NIAID / CC
Two Decatur Boys, Girls Club Staff Members COVID-19 Positive
Two staff members at the Boys and Girls Club of Decatur have tested positive for COVID-19. Executive Director Shamika Bond says there is a possibility that other staff and Club members could have been...
Sep 28, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Governor Says Applicants with Special Circumstances Leading to IDES Backlog
Governor J.B. Pritzker says applicants for unemployment with special circumstances are leading to a backlog at the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Pritzker said that applicants that can't ...
Sep 28, 2020 Bytemarks / CC
Number of Counties at WARNING Level Drops in IL, Macon County Added to the List
The Illinois Department of Public Health today reported 17 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease, decreasing from 24 last week. A county enters a w...
Sep 25, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Trial Date Set In Macon County Sheriff Recount Case
A trial is set to get underway next month in the Macon County Sheriff recount case. The intention of the trial is to determine the fate of contested ballots in the ongoing recount of the 2018 Macon Co...
Sep 25, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
New Report Finds Major Construction Project is Set to Provide $1.53 Billion in Economic Impact
A Study shows Lincoln Land Energy Project would add more than 1,000 jobs to the region. The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance is adding new fuel behind proposed plans for the Lincoln Land Energy Ce...
Sep 25, 2020 Pictures of Money / CC
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