Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Filing for School Board Starts Today
Filing begins today for School board members with the Macon County Clerk's office and runs through December 19. Petitions and more filing info can be found at the county website, co.macon.il.us.
Dec 12, 2016

Trump Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Illinois Economy
The incoming Trump administration wants to fund a major infrastructure program for roads, bridges, waterways, rail, airports and more, that would be a huge boost to Illinois' economy. What needs to be...
Dec 12, 2016 Marc Nozell / CC
Center Will Extend Hours
- Parkland College Child Development Center officials say the facility will extend its hours of operation beginning January 3. Officials say the facility's new hours will be from 7:30 a.m. until 5:15 ...
Dec 11, 2016
Dredging the Lake
The single largest public works project since Lake Decatur was built has reached its midway point. The $91 million dredging of the lake, which started in 2014, remains on track to be completed in 2020...
Dec 11, 2016

New Energy Policy
The debate over a new energy policy that Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law Wednesday focused largely on whether utility customers, from individual families to large industrial companies, should be ask...
Dec 10, 2016 Steven Vance / CC

Winter Driving Tips
Illinois State Police officials are offering several tips to help keep motorists safe while traveling in winter weather. ISP officials say residents are urged to prepare for inclement weather now in o...
Dec 10, 2016 InAweofGod'sCreation / CC
Schock Trial To Stay In Springfield
(Springfield, IL) -- Former Congressman Aaron Schock won't be tried in his hometown. A federal judge yesterday turned down Schock's request to move his corruption trial to Peoria. Schock is facing a l...
Dec 09, 2016

Governor To Lawmakers: Drop Paycheck Suit, Pass Budget
(Chicago, IL) -- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is trying to ratchet up the pressure on lawmakers to deliver a new state budget. The governor yesterday tweeted out a video asking a half dozen or so la...
Dec 09, 2016 Steven Vance / CC

Auto Company Hopes To Reopen Former Mitsubishi Plant In Normal
(Normal, IL) -- A Michigan automotive company is hoping to reopen the former Mitsubishi plant in Normal. Illinois officials say Rivian Automotive is in talks to buy the facility. The move is expected ...
Dec 09, 2016 viZZZual.com / CC

United Way Adding 2-1-1 Service
The United Way of Decatur is adding 2-1-1 Information and Referral Service early in January. UW Decatur Executive Director, Debbie Bogle, says it'll provide several benefits to Macon, DeWitt, and Moul...
Dec 09, 2016 Mark Morgan / CC






