Category Archives: Decatur Radio

SNAP CUTOFF If the federal government shutdown continues past Nov. 1, 1.9 million Illinoisans will lose food assistance. The Illinois Department of Human Services announced federal officials informed ...

Drive-Thru Flu Clinic to be Held DECATUR, IL- The Macon County Health Department will be offering a drive-thru flu clinic for individuals aged 19 and older. The clinic will be held at the Macon County...

OPEN ENROLLMENT HELP The Illinois Department on Aging says residents with Medicare can get free help comparing health and drug plan options for this year's Open Enrollment period, which began on Oct. ...

Governor: Budget Shortfall Exceeds Illinois' Reserve Illinois is facing a $267-million deficit based on the budget approved back in May. The reason, according to the state's office of management and b...

Pritzker Joins Other Governors In Public Health Alliance Governor J.B. Pritzker is joining the Governors' Public Health Alliance in response to the government shutdown. The alliance includes governors...

EIU Cutting Dozens Of Positions Eastern Illinois University is eliminating 63 positions on campus, according to the university. EIU President Jay Gatrell cited revenue declines as the primary reason f...

AG ED GRANTS Over $668,000 is being granted to 80 agriculture literacy coalitions across 89 Illinois counties. The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program provides teachers with resources to hel...

State Democrats Approve Political Violence Measure With Caveat House Democrats are agreed on a resolution that condemns political violence. Illinois lawmakers passed House Resolution 508 on a partisan...

Illinois Moving To State-Based Insurance Marketplace It's open enrollment season, and there are some changes for Illinois residents seeking health coverage in the open market. The state is moving away...

New Basketball Court Unveiled At Decatur Community Center The Old King's Orchard Community Center in Decatur has new basketball courts. A crowd gathered for a ribbon-cutting at the new court on Monday...