Category Archives: Decatur Radio

All Conservation Areas (Rock Springs, Fort Daniel, Friend Creek, Sand Creek, and Griswold Conservation Areas) continue to remain OPEN for hiking, walking, and nature exploration. As you visit these ar...

The History of the Heartland committee and the Save the Pump House not-for-profit organization invites any groups, individuals and organizations interested in historic preservation & beautificatio...

The Macon County Health Department releases the number of tests performed each Monday and Friday. As of Monday, 7,913 tests have been performed in Macon County. Since Friday's release, we have had one...

Public pools, beaches, water parks, and splash pads are reopening under Phase Four of the Restore Illinois initiative. Swimming facilities are required to meet health and safety guidelines such as req...

Several new laws in Illinois will go into effect this week. On Wednesday, the minimum wage is increasing to ten bucks an hour from nine-dollars-and 25 cents. Meanwhile, the minimum wage in Chicago goe...

In guidance with the Governor's Restore Illinois Plan, the Decatur Park District is re-opening The Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) in Phase 4 beginning today, June 29th. The public is asked to not...

In a drastic reversal, the 2020 Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days have been canceled for 2020. The full press release is as follows: Changing conditions cancel farm shows While farmer and exh...

President Donald Trump is lashing out at Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Speaking via letter, the President used the gun violence in the state's biggest city to attack high taxes. A spo...

Governor J.B. Pritzker is facing a lawsuit from a pro-life group related to his stay-at-home order. Illinois Right To Life leaders say the order violates their organization's right to freedom of assem...

Illinois casinos are being allowed to reopen July 1st. The Illinois Gaming Board announced the reopening date for public casino gambling and video gaming. A Pandemic Resumption Plan has been submitted...