Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Decatur Mayor Issues Emergency Order Wednesday
As she said she would do at Monday's Press Conference, Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe has signed an emergency order for the city of Decatur. The order was issued after Macon County health officials said they...
Gina Volk Jul 30, 2020 Graphic provided by City of Decatur

Jumpstart Back-To-School Clinic Canceled
In a released statement, the Macon County Health Department, Crossing Healthcare, and First Christian Church have made the difficult decision to cancel the Jumpstart Back to School Clinic originally s...
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Downtown Shelbyville Streetscape Project Remains On Schedule
The multi-million-dollar streetscape project in downtown Shelbyville remains on schedule for completion in the fall. Mayor Jeff Johnson says when it's finished, he hopes to attract more tourism and bu...
Gina Volk Jul 30, 2020

Central Illinois Cities Still Waiting For Federal COVID-19 Aid
Large cities such as Chicago have received millions of dollars in aid from Washington to help them deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. But, mayors in central Illinois cities say they're still waiting for...
Gina Volk Jul 30, 2020 Pictures of Money / CC

State Board Of Elections Closes After Employees Show COVID-19 Symptoms
The State Board of Elections has closed until August seventh after several employees showed symptoms of COVID-19. A board spokesperson says the board closed yesterday. There are about sixty employees ...
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24th Macon County Resident Passes Away from COVID-19
The Joint Crisis Communication Team announced the death of the 24th Macon County resident with COVID-19 Wednesday. The person was a male in his 50s. In the release, the team said they would like to ex...
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IHSA Pushes Football, Other Fall Sports to Spring 2021
Based on Wednesday's press conference by Governor Pritzker, and a vote by the IHSA, High School football, soccer, girls volleyball and other Fall Sports have been moved and will begin February 15th, 2...
Gina Volk Jul 29, 2020

BREAKING: Lou Henson, All-Time Leader in Illini Wins Passes Away at Age 88
According to The Champaign News-Gazette, the Legendary Coach passed away at age 88. Get the story from The ChampaignRoom.com HERE
Gina Volk Jul 29, 2020

COVID-19 Statewide Positivity Rate Stands at 3.8%
Since Monday, Macon County has seen 11 newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 390 confirmed. The Illinois Department of Public Health Monday also announced ...
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Governor Pritzker Says Illinois Will Not Return To Normal This Year
Governor J-B Pritzker says he does not expect Illinois to return to a normal, pre-pandemic way of life until next year. Pritzker says wearing masks will be necessary for at least another six months. S...
Gina Volk Jul 29, 2020






