Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Illinois' FOID bill is prompting action by anti-gun violence groups. The Illinois Moms Demand Action hosted a Virtual Advocacy Day yesterday to support gun safety legislation. Thousands tuned in to he...

The Illinois Treasurer wants Congress to allow states to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds how they see fit. Congress has implemented restrictions and guidelines on how states must spend the money. ...

Salons and barbershops are preparing for possible new regulations that could go into effect when they reopen. Possible precautions could include requiring disposable capes and personal protective equi...

Governor J.B. Pritzker says it is highly unlikely that the state fairs will be held this year. Pritzker said yesterday that the Illinois State Fair and the DuQuoin State Fair are likely to be canceled...

State House GOP members are criticizing Governor J.B. Pritzker's phased reopening plan, saying it doesn't respond quickly enough to the statewide economic hardship. Deputy House Minority Leader Dan Br...

Governor J.B. Pritzker is introducing a five-phase, regional plan to reopen Illinois. Pritzker announced the plan yesterday, saying it is based on regional healthcare availability and the density of C...

Police say a dump truck driver was under the influence at the time of a deadly crash on Lincoln Street in Auburn. The crash happened Monday when state police say 43-year-old Bennie Jackson swerved int...

The Central Illinois Foodbank is distributing food by drive-thrus in Lincoln and Springfield. The Lincoln Banquet Center will be one distribution site on Friday afternoon. On Saturday morning, the org...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker wants the state's highest court to decide about his emergency powers once and for all. The governor yesterday asked the Illinois Supreme Court to hear his case. Governor ...