Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Illinois Lawmakers Advance Bill Expanding Access To Alzheimer's Treatment (Springfield, IL) -- State lawmakers are advancing a bill that would expand access to Alzheimer's treatment in Illinois. The m...

City Planning Prescribed Burns Today The first burn is planned for today near Star Route Road, just north of Reas Bridge. The burn will begin between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m. and should be completed this ...

Duckworth Introduces Bill To Reinstate Fired Veterans (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is taking action in an effort to help veterans who have been fired in recent weeks. The combat Ve...

NOMINATIONS OPEN UNTIL MONDAY, March 17, 2025 Don't miss out on making a nomination. It's easy! Just click the NOMINATE links for the respective awards below to submit. NOMINATE Small Business of the ...

Decatur Siblings Sentenced For Kidnapping Local Businessman (Deactur, IL) -- Two Decatur siblings are going to federal prison for decades for kidnapping a local businessman. Ademeko Maclin-Carney was ...

Illinoisans Reminded To Replace Broken Smoke, CO Alarms (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding Illinoisans to test, inspect, and replace broken or expired smoke and carbon m...

Decatur Man Sentenced To Prison On Child Porn Charges (Peoria, IL) -- A Decatur man is going to prison on child porn charges. Brian Lewis was sentenced to 63 months behind bars. He was found guilty fo...

Windy Day In Illinois It is going to be another windy day in Illinois. The National Weather Service says wind gusts could reach 50 miles per hour in some parts of the state. Gusty winds may blow down ...

City Council bans sweepstakes kiosks, approves honorary street designations Decatur, IL - Highlights from the March 3, 2025 Decatur City Council meeting include the ban of sweepstakes kiosks in Decatu...

ISP Investigating Vehicle Found In Sangamon River (Sangamon Co., IL) -- State police are investigating after an abandoned vehicle was found in the Sangamon River. Authorities say a man was fishing Sat...