Category Archives: Decatur Radio

March Toward 15 Dollars Minimum Wage
The march toward a 15-dollar-an-hour minimum wage in ILlinois could begin in a matter of weeks. Chicago Democrat Kimberly Lightford yesterday said she'll introduce a plan to raise the starting wage in...
Jan 31, 2019 Andrew Magill / CC

House Speaker Doesn’t Think He’s Under Federal Investigation
The most powerful Democrat at the Illinois Capitol doesn't think he's under federal investigation. House Speaker Mike Madigan yesterday told reporters that he does not believe that he is part of a fed...
Jan 30, 2019

Kincaid Police Drug Bust
Kincaid Police on Monday conducted a search warrant in Bulpitt Illinois on the 200 block of Garrison st. Police had been investigating a home thought to be a base for drug trafficking. Police Arrested...
Jan 30, 2019

ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S HOME OPEN
The federal government is once again open, and so is Abraham Lincoln's home. The National Parks Service welcomed visitors back to the president's home in Springfield. Lincoln's home was Springfield's ...
Jan 30, 2019

Sports News for Tuesday 1/29/18
Illinois At Minnesota Tomorrow Night (Minneapolis, MN) -- Illinois men's basketball is set to play Minnesota on the road tomorrow night. The Illini upset then-16th-ranked Maryland on Saturday at Madis...
Jan 29, 2019

Pet Owners Need to Take Action in Bitter Cold
The Macon County Animal Control and Care Center issues warning for pet owners. (Click on picture to enlarge)
Jan 29, 2019 Wendy Harman / CC

Governor Pritzker Orders Emergency Prep Ahead Of Record Cold
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is mobilizing the state's emergency response to this week's dangerous cold. The governor yesterday said the state will work with local communities to make sure everyone...
Jan 29, 2019

Wisconsin Man Arrested For Illinois State Trooper's Death
A Wisconsin man is expected to be back in Illinois next week to face charges for the deadly crash that killed an Illinois state trooper earlier this month. State police commanders yesterday said that ...
Jan 29, 2019 cappi thompson / CC

Illinois Hunters Bag Over 151k Deer In 2018-2019 Season
Whether it's luck or skill, Illinois deer hunters had a better year in the field last year. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources yesterday released the final numbers for all firearm and archer...
Jan 29, 2019 Nick Varvel / CC

POSSIBLE ARSON AGAIN IN DECATUR
Firefighters in Decatur say a house fire that killed a cat may have been intentionally set. Decatur Police say arson investigators found small amounts of an accelerant at the house on the city's near-...
Jan 28, 2019 eddiecoyote / CC






