Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Mattoon man arrested after slamming a woman to the ground
A Mattoon man has been arrested and charged with domestic battery after slamming a woman to the ground. William Cowger was arrested Saturday afternoon in Mattoon after a domestic dispute in which the ...
Nov 13, 2019 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Decatur man stabs his mother in the head
A Decatur man is facing domestic and aggravated battery charges after stabbing his mother in the head with a kitchen knife. Jonathan Wilder was standing above his mother holding a large knife when she...
Nov 13, 2019 Joe Hall / CC
Millikin hosting 10th annual Box City event
Millikin University will host their 10th annual Box City event to support Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week on Friday, November 15th at 5:30 p.m. Box City will be located on the Miller Quad behin...
Nov 12, 2019
Federal bribery charge raises questions about lawmakers, lobbying
A federal bribery charge against an Illinois State legislator has raised questions as to whether lawmakers should be able to continue lobbying other units of government. Representative Luis Arroyo, a ...
Nov 12, 2019 Chris Potter / CC
Two hospitalized after 121 crash
A 3-vehicle crash on 121 and Bonnie Road between Mt. Zion and Dalton City sent two people to the hospital. A third driver refused medical treatment. The Mount Zion Fire Department was dispatched aroun...
Nov 12, 2019 Karen / CC
Former Meridian superintendent now being investigated for time in Bement school district
Dan Brue, the Meridian superintendent who has been accused of stealing $250,000 from the Meridian school district is now being investigated for possibly stealing another $75,000 from the Bement school...
Nov 11, 2019 Damian Gadal / CC
Woman shot at by paintball gun while crossing the street
A woman was shot at by a paintball gun in a drive-by shooting Saturday afternoon. While crossing the street at the intersection of North Main and West Johnson Avenue at 4:25 p.m., a black Chrysler 300...
Nov 11, 2019 Scott Calleja / CC
DPD may use body cameras starting next year
The Decatur Police Department may start using body cameras in 2020. This will be contingent on the city council approving the funds in the 2020 budget. Body cameras were tested on eight officers at th...
Nov 11, 2019 Glen Edelson / CC
Decatur man sentenced to 15 years for child pornography
A man from Decatur, who was arrested in February 2017 for charges of child pornography, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. 21-year-old Hunter Roush plead guilty to possession and transportation...
Nov 08, 2019 Brian Turner / CC
Handiworker arrested after showing up to potential customer's house while drunk
A Decatur man was arrested after showing up to a potential handiwork customer's residence while drunk and then threatening the homeowner. When the resident grabbed a golf club to defend herself, he be...
Nov 08, 2019 Token Blogger / CC
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