Category Archives: Decatur Radio

New Playground Unveiled at Overlook Adventure Park
A new outdoor playground for all ages and abilities, was unveiled with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Historic Nelson Park on Wednesday afternoon. Junior Welfare Association, partnering with the Decatur...
Gina Volk Jul 09, 2020

241 Cases of Coronavirus Now in Macon County
Thursday afternoon, the Macon County Health Department announced three newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19. Therefore, the overall number is 241 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Macon County. The Illinois De...
Gina Volk Jul 09, 2020 sergio santos / CC

Recount In Macon County Sheriff's Race Underway
The recount in the Macon County 2018 race for sheriff is underway. Tony Brown was initially declared the winner over Jim Root by one vote. Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner is overseeing the recount. Bot...
Gina Volk Jul 09, 2020

Murdered Decatur Woman's Father Starts Youth Work Program
A murdered Decatur woman's father is starting a youth work program. The father of 22-year-old Shemilah Sanders was shot and killed in the city last month. Shem Sanders announced the program yesterday,...
Gina Volk Jul 09, 2020

Cisco Fire Department Gets Grant
The Cisco Fire Department is receiving a large grant. The department was awarded about 24-thousand dollars as part of the Small Equipment Grant Program. The funds will be used for eight full sets of g...
Gina Volk Jul 09, 2020 The National Guard / CC

Secretary of State Extends Renewal Deadline
You now have a little more time to renew your Driver's License, I.D. Card and License Plate Sticker in Illinois. Expiration dates had already been extended to October 1st due to Secretary of State off...
Gina Volk Jul 09, 2020 internetcases / CC

Pritzker Calls for Nationwide Mask Mandate
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says the federal government failed in putting together a national response as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the country. Speaking at a virtual hearing, Pritzker said...
Gina Volk Jul 08, 2020

Beck Tennis Classic Postponed Until 2021
The 22nd Annual USTA/Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic has been postponed until 2021. "Due to the ongoing situation surrounding COVID-19, the United States Tennis Association has cancelled all five ITF W...
Gina Volk Jul 08, 2020

One Week Left to File Your Taxes
There is only one week left to file your income taxes if you haven't already done so. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, July 15th to file this year due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The Illinois Departme...
Gina Volk Jul 08, 2020 Pictures of Money / CC

Macon County Adds 2 More Cases of Coronavirus Tuesday
Since Monday, the Macon County Health Department has reported two newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19 so the overall number stands at 238 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Macon County. The Illinois Departmen...
Gina Volk Jul 08, 2020 sergio santos / CC






