Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Danville Moving Forward With New Casino Plan
Danville is moving forward with a new casino plan. The city approved Danville Development as the new operator. The company is owned by a developer from New York. The newly planned location for the cas...
Gina Volk Aug 20, 2020 Cliff / CC

Logan County, Sheriff Being Sued By Inmates
Logan County and its Sheriff are being sued by seven inmates in the Logan County Jail. The lawsuits ask for damages saying they were kept on the same cell block after two inmates there had tested posi...
Gina Volk Aug 20, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Kaylor Joins Ronald McDonald House Charities
After an extensive search, the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois in a release has announced Amber Kaylor as new CEO for their non-profit organization which span...
Gina Volk Aug 20, 2020

Illinois Positivity Rate at 4.3%
As of Tuesday, Macon County reports 8 newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the number to 774 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Macon County. The Illinois Department of Public Health meanwhile, announ...
Gina Volk Aug 19, 2020 sergio santos / CC

IDPH Issues Travel Guide for Riskiest COVID-19 Areas
The Illinois Department of Public Health has a new guide to help assess out of state travel risks during the pandemic. The travel guide indicates which states and countries pose the greatest risk for ...
Gina Volk Aug 19, 2020 Rene Schwietzke / CC

State Extends Deadline for Renters Assistance
The deadline for Illinois renters to apply for state aid is extended another week. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced today the Illinois Housing Development Authority extended the deadline to help eligi...
Gina Volk Aug 19, 2020 bill lapp / CC

Correctional Facilities Have Rising COVID-19 Cases
Two Central Illinois correctional facilities have a rising number of COVID-19 cases. Health officials confirmed yesterday that there have been 35 COVID-19 cases at the Jacksonville Correctional Center...
Gina Volk Aug 19, 2020 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

County Clerks Worry About Quarantine and Election Day
County clerks in Illinois are asking for help as Election Day closes-in and the coronavirus is still a problem. The clerk in southern Illinois' Green County says her office is quarantined for two week...
Gina Volk Aug 19, 2020 Bryan Alexander / CC

Illinois Lawmakers Disagree On Cause Of Projected Mail-In Ballot Delay
Illinois lawmakers disagree about the cause of a projected delay in the receipt of mail-in ballots. Republican Congressmen Rodney Davis and Darin LaHood blame COVID-19 for the projected delays. Democr...
Gina Volk Aug 19, 2020

Macon County Tests 22,444 for Coronavirus as of Monday
The Illinois Department of Public Health Monday announced 1,773 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 12 additional confirmed deaths. Macon County meanwhile, reported 7 new...
Gina Volk Aug 18, 2020 sergio santos / CC






