Category Archives: Decatur Radio
2020 Decatur Craft Beer Festival Cancelled
The Decatur Area Arts Council Tuesday announced that the 2020 Decatur Craft Beer Festival has been cancelled. According to the release, the Arts Council says "Necessary COVID-19 health guidelines do n...
Jun 24, 2020 Sara D. / CC
Illinois HS Football Coach Resigns, Accused Of Racism, Abuse
An Illinois high school football coach is out of a job after accusations of racism and abuse. The Georgetown-Ridge Farm School Board announced that head coach Josh Cavanaugh had resigned in a virtual ...
Jun 23, 2020
Illinois U.S. Senator Durbin: Illinois Needs Federal Money
Illinois' senior U.S. Senator says Illinois needs federal money, and not just for pensions. Senator Dick Durbin says the state needs federal help to replace the money lost during the coronavirus shutd...
Jun 23, 2020 ttarasiuk / CC
Railroad Crossings on Route 48 Closed for Repairs
Norfolk Southern has a scheduled a crew that is currently repairing multiple crossings off of IL Route 48 heading south of Decatur. These crossings will be closed for approximately 2-3 working days ea...
Jun 23, 2020 Myrtle Beach TheDigitel / CC
Oakwood Block Party Cancels July Date
In a statement released on Facebook, organizers of the annual Oakwood Block Party in Decatur have canceled the July date, but hope to resume in August. According to the statement: "We were hoping to h...
Jun 23, 2020
Guidelines Announced to Move in to Phase 4 of Re-Opening Illinois
Details have been announced for the move to Phase 4 of Governor JB Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan. If all goes according to plan June 26th, the state will begin to see the opening of many businesses...
Jun 23, 2020 sergio santos / CC
John Deere Announces Restructuring, Mum On Layoffs
No one is saying if John Deere's new restructuring will cost anyone their jobs. The company has announced a new plan to streamline and consolidate its operations. Deere spokeswoman Jenn Hartmann says ...
Jun 22, 2020 Dan Davison / CC
Business Owners: Minimum Wage Hike Will Hurt
Some business owners are concerned about the impending increase in the state's minimum wage. The new wage of 10-dollars goes into effect on July 1st. Illinois Retail Merchants Association CEO and Pres...
Jun 22, 2020 Pictures of Money / CC
Governor Extends Eviction Ban, Add To Relief Funding
Governor J.B. Pritzker is extending a ban on evictions through July 31st. Pritzker announced the extension, along with the allocation of 900-million dollars in CARES Act relief funds. The governor say...
Jun 22, 2020 Justin Brockie / CC
Ameren Illinois Announces COVID-19 Relief Program Expansion
Ameren Illinois officials say a COVID-19 relief program is being expanded. They said yesterday that the Ameren Illinois COVID-19 Economic Hardship Recovery Program will provide payment options and ass...
Jun 22, 2020 Mark Turnauckas / CC
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