Category Archives: Decatur Radio
IDOR Alerts Taxpayers to Postal Service Changes that Could Impact Tax Filings
The Illinois Department of Revenue is warning residents about a significant change from the U.S. Postal Service that could affect this year's tax season. The postmark on mailed items may no longer ref...
Mar 18, 2026 Digital Tax Calculation and Management Concept. E-tax, Income tax, government taxes, financial research, Taxation, tax documents, and savings, report VAT and property tax of business.
Decatur Public Transit System Launches Contactless Fare Collection Across
Decatur Public Transit System has introduced Decatur Transit Pay, a contactless fare system now available across its fixed-route buses. Riders can use mobile ticketing, reloadable smart cards, and man...
Mar 18, 2026
MAIL IN VOTING
Illinois residents choosing to vote by mail this election should be aware of new postmark regulations. According to the Illinois Attorney General's office, recent changes mean ballots handed over at a...
Mar 16, 2026 Letters on a sorting frame, table and shelves in a mail delivery sorting centre. Postal service, post office inside
ILLINOIS FACES SECOND AMENDMENT LAWSUIT
A new legal battle is underway as the Gun Owners Foundation and Gun Owners of America file suit in the Southern District of Illinois, targeting the state's restrictions on public firearm carry. The gr...
Mar 16, 2026 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.
ISP Releases Video Of Man Who Died In Decatur Police Custody
State police have released video footage related to the death of Ty Doolen, who died in Decatur police custody last month. Officers responded to a call on February 24th on East Corman Street, finding ...
Mar 16, 2026 Police car with focus on siren lights. Beautiful siren lights activated in full mission activity. Policemen with patrol car in intervention operation at crime place. Emergency lights flashing on patrol car.
BALLOT TABULATOR OPERATIONS
State law requires all ballot tabulators to notify the voter when they have not voted for all statewide constitutional offices. The machine will notify the voter by displaying a message on the screen ...
Mar 16, 2026 Voting Booths set up in rows on Election Day
Millikin University Seeking 53 Million Dollar Bond
At Monday evening's meeting, the Decatur City Council will debate whether to back a $53 million bond on behalf of Millikin University. The public is invited to weigh in before a formal vote. While the...
Mar 15, 2026 Graduation mortar board cap on one hundred dollar bills concept for the cost of a college and university education
Driver on 'Mini Vacation' Accused of Gun and Drug Possession
A Fulton man faces serious charges after a late-night traffic stop in Decatur revealed drugs and a firearm in his vehicle. Dawson E. Coughlin, 27, admitted to police that he uses cannabis and occasion...
Mar 15, 2026 Police car with blue lights on the crime scene in traffic urban environment.
ILLINOIS FACES SECOND AMENDMENT LAWSUIT
A new lawsuit targets Illinois' restrictions on carrying firearms in public. The Gun Owners Foundation and Gun Owners of America have taken legal action in federal court, arguing that the state's proh...
Mar 15, 2026 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.
Tornado Watch Until 10 PM Tonight and a Wind Advisory Until 10 AM Monday
There is a tornado watch until 10 PM tonight and a Wind Advisory until 10 AM Monday morning for central Illinois.
Mar 15, 2026
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