Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Look for an Increase in Patrols Over the Holiday Weekend
Expect to see more police out on the roads over the Independence Day Holiday weekend. The Illinois State Police say they are boosting patrols, and troopers will be looking for speeders, distracted dri...
Jul 02, 2020 Scott Davidson / CC
Charged Piatt County Board Member Trying To Replace State's Attorney
One of five Piatt County board members charged with violation of the Illinois Open Meeting Act is trying to get the board's legal counsel replaced. Court records show that Shannon Carroll filed a moti...
Jul 02, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Clay County Couple Suing Over School Reopening Guidelines
A Clay County couple is suing the Illinois Department of Public Health, its director, the Illinois State Board of Education, and the State Superintendent. James and Kali Mainer claim it's unlawful to ...
Jul 02, 2020 Marco Verch / CC
Springfield Mayor Asks Residents To Wear Face Coverings, Social Distance
Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder is asking residents to wear face masks and practice social distancing. Langfelder and Fire Chief Allen Reyne are requesting that residents follow guidelines set out to...
Jul 02, 2020 Justin Brockie / CC
Outdoor Warning Siren Test Wednesday Afternoon
Due to an upgrade of the system, the City of Decatur Wednesday afternoon will be conducting a test of the outdoor warning sirens. The test will occur between 4 and 7pm, and will occur within the city ...
Jul 01, 2020 Arvell Dorsey Jr. / CC
COVID-19 Cases in Macon County Now at 230
Tuesday afternoon, the Macon County Health Department has reported two newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19. Therefore, our overall number is 230 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Macon County. Meanwhile, The ...
Jul 01, 2020 sergio santos / CC
JWA Launches Decatur Scavenger Hunt for Summer of 2020
With so many summer activities being cancelled for 2020, Junior Welfare Association is inviting the entire community to join in a Decatur-themed Scavenger Hunt. Beginning July 6, 2020, clues will be p...
Jul 01, 2020
Springfield Remembers Warehouse Shooting Victims
Plans are underway to continue to honor the lives of the three victims in the Bunn-O-Matic shooting. A vigil was held Tuesday night in Centennial Park in Springfield. Arrangements of flowers lie at th...
Jul 01, 2020
Rep. Bailey's Lawsuit Sent Back To County Court
A lawsuit filed by Representative Darren Bailey against Governor J.B. Pritzker is headed back to county court. A judge remanded the case yesterday to Clay County after both parties had waited weeks fo...
Jul 01, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Illinois Vaccination Rates Low
Officials say Illinois vaccination rates are low. One poll ranked Illinois 18th lowest for childhood vaccinations. There has also been a decline in flu shots, which some health care experts say could ...
Jul 01, 2020 Daniel Paquet / CC
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