Category Archives: Decatur Radio
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
LIBRARY GRANTS
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced $28 million in library and literacy grants, using combined state funds and federal dollars from the Library Services and Technology Act. The...
Sep 17, 2025 burnbless / CC
Pritzker Calls For Calm In Wake Of Kirk Assassination
Governor Pritzker is calling for calm following Charlie Kirk's assassination. The governor criticized the president for not directly condemning political violence, accusing Trump of fanning the flames...
Sep 17, 2025 This was taken at a church for a holiday service called Carols and Candles. The flame from the candle represents the light of Jesus Christ in a dark and evil world. This photo would be great for a candlelight vigil also or for a design for mourning or memorial.
Pritzker Calls For Calm In Wake Of Kirk Assassination
Chicago, IL) -- Governor Pritzker is calling for calm following Charlie Kirk's assassination. The governor criticized the president for not directly condemning political violence, accusing Trump of fa...
Sep 17, 2025
Republican Lawmakers File Articles Of Impeachment Against Pritzker
Republican lawmakers in Illinois are taking action against Governor Pritzker over what they call "hateful rhetoric." The Illinois Freedom Caucus has filed articles of impeachment against Pritzker. The...
Sep 17, 2025 Illinois State Capitol Building with Abraham Lincoln statue and a clear blue sky.
City Manager Tim Gleason Announces Resignation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16th, 2025 City Manager Tim Gleason Announces Resignation DECATUR, IL - The City of Decatur announces that City Manager Tim Gleason has formally submitted his resignati...
Sep 16, 2025 The famous Transfer Station in downtown Decatur, Illinois.
KIRK VIGIL
Thousands of people attended vigils across Illinois to honor Charlie Kirk over the weekend, including at an outdoor event in the conservative icon's birthplace of Arlington Heights. Kirk was fatally s...
Sep 16, 2025 This was taken at a church for a holiday service called Carols and Candles. The flame from the candle represents the light of Jesus Christ in a dark and evil world. This photo would be great for a candlelight vigil also or for a design for mourning or memorial.
Former Illinois Gov Jim Edgar Dies At 79
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar is dead at the age of 79. His family announced his passing yesterday following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Edgar served as governor from 1991 to 1999 and was th...
Sep 16, 2025 United States flag at half mast, seen from below with the sun behind
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