Category Archives: Decatur Radio
UNEMPLOYMENT REPORT
The unemployment rate in Illinois has dropped to its lowest point since July 2023. The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced the August rate of 4.4%, based on preliminary data from the ...
Sep 22, 2025 Word Unemployment on green finance background. 3D render, soft focus. Global economy concept
Woman Killed In DeWitt Co Crash
A woman is dead following a crash in DeWitt County. Authorities say Leinaala Schmidt was driving on Route 54 Tuesday night when she left the road and hit a tree. Schmidt was pronounced dead at the sce...
Sep 19, 2025 Red warning triangle on the carriageway with a double dividing strip. Traffic rules, traffic accidents, road safety.
Taylorville Student Accused Of Making Threat Against High School
A student at Taylorville High School is accused of making a threat against the school. Police say the 14-year-old made a threat of violence against the school on Wednesday morning. Following an invest...
Sep 19, 2025 close up young man hand holding smartphone for access by unlock on screen and for register website on internet in the late night at dormitory , internet addiction concept
ABC Taking Jimmy Kimmel Off Air "For Foreseeable Future"
Disney's ABC is taking Jimmy Kimmel's show off the air "for the foreseeable future" over comments about the killing of Charlie Kirk. The announcement came after Nexstar Media Group, a major operator o...
Sep 19, 2025 Hollywood, California - January 23, 2014: Tour bus unloads as people wait in line outside to see the Jimmy Kimmel Live show on ABC network.
EV CHARGING GRANTS
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced that $18.4 million in federal taxpayer-funded grants are being awarded to build 25 electric vehicle charging stations along interstate corridors. Pritzker thanked Illi...
Sep 19, 2025 charging EV car electric vehicle clean energy for driving future
EDGAR FUNERAL
Funeral services have been announced for former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar. The public can pay last respects this Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the rotunda of the state Capitol. Memorial services...
Sep 18, 2025 United States flag at half mast, seen from below with the sun behind
Decatur Memorial Hospital Names New President And CEO
The Decatur Memorial Hospital is naming a new leader. Tanya Andricks has been hired as the next president and CEO. She will begin her new role on October 13th. Andricks has been serving as the CEO of ...
Sep 18, 2025
Decatur City Manager Stepping Down
The city manager of Decatur is stepping down. Tim Gleason has formally submitted his resignation, which goes into effect no later than October 31st. Gleason has served in the role since returning to t...
Sep 18, 2025 The famous Transfer Station in downtown Decatur, Illinois.
Closure of the intersection of West Sawyer Street and North Poole Street
Entler Excavating, Co., Inc. will be performing sewer installation at the intersection of West Sawyer Street and North Poole Street beginning Tuesday, September 16, 2025, weather permitting. This work...
Sep 17, 2025 Jo Naylor / CC
Flags To Fly At Half-Staff To Honor Former Gov Jim Edgar
5The state of Illinois is paying tribute to former Governor Jim Edgar. US and state flags in Illinois are being flown at half-staff to honor Edgar, who died over the weekend at the age of 79 following...
Sep 17, 2025 United States flag at half mast, seen from below with the sun behind
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