Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Police claim a 26-year-old man, who was intoxicated while driving a stolen pickup, struck an off-duty officer's vehicle. Macon County Sheriff's deputies responded to a hit and run and were met by a fe...

Decatur police are investigating a death after an adult's body was found in a state of advanced decomposition, likely having been there for an extended period of time. Officers found the person on Wed...

A new law, which would take effect July 1st, will now require that any retailer or distributor with E-cigarettes must register with the state. The governor is expecting the bill on his desk within a f...

An update of the trial:   Brendt Christensen was found guilty on Monday for kidnapping and murdering Yingying in June of 2017. His lawyers now say he had offered to plead guilty and reveal to pro...

The Macon County State's Attorney is preparing to expunge non-violent marijuana arrests. This comes in the wake of Illinois becoming the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana. The Illinois Sta...

Two Illinois lawmakers have spoken out about the rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Republican Representative Darin LaHood released a statement Tuesday in support of President Trump's move to ...

A man was arrested on 51 North of Forsyth on a scooter moving at a slow rate of speed. The man was pushing the scooter with his foot and swerving from the shoulder to the roadway. After he was stopped...

Governor Pritzker officially made Illinois the 11th state in the nation to have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Pritzker signed the bill into law earlier today and it will begin in January o...

Illinois Department of Human Services, who are providers of home healthcare will receive back-pay sometime this week. The comptroller's office will release the $30.7 million in back wages to the Depar...

Decatur police have confirmed that a body was found suspended from a bridge around North Monroe Street. Officers were on the scene around 3 p.m. and the road was promptly closed off to the public. The...