Category Archives: Decatur Radio

Appellate Court Delays Pre-Trial Release of Sean Grayson
Appellate Court Delays Pre-Trial Release of Sean Grayson (Decatur, IL) -- An Illinois Appellate Court is delaying the pre-trial release of the former Sangamon County deputy charged in the killing of S...
Jerry Hinkle Dec 04, 2024 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.

Hearing Set For Conditions Of Grayson's Release
Hearing Set For Conditions Of Grayson's Release (Decatur, IL) -- The former Sangamon County deputy charged in the killing of Sonya Massey in Springfield in July could be released from custody soon. Se...
Jerry Hinkle Dec 03, 2024 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.

Dog Killed In Decatur House Fire
Dog Killed In Decatur House Fire (Decatur, IL) -- One dog is dead following a house fire in Decatur. The blaze started Saturday in the 34-hundred block of Plover Drive. No residents were home, but the...
Jerry Hinkle Dec 02, 2024 Fireplace

Statewide Traffic Safety Enforcement Continues Through Holiday Weekend
Statewide Traffic Safety Enforcement Continues Through Holiday Weekend (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and other local law enforcement agencies a...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 29, 2024 A shot glass full of dark colored alcohol on top of a bar table along with a set of car keys. Drinking and driving series. Also driving under the influence of alcohol.

Deputy Sheriff Charged In Sonya Massey Murder Back In Court
Deputy Sheriff Charged In Sonya Massey Murder Back In Court (Springfield, IL) -- A new hearing is scheduled to determine whether or not the former sheriff's deputy charged with Sonya Massey's murder s...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 28, 2024 Judge’s gavel, Themis sculpture and collection of legal books on the brown background.

IDOT Making Adjustments For Holiday Travel
IDOT Making Adjustments For Holiday Travel (Springfield, IL) -- Lanes across several Illinois highways are reopening to allow for an influx in holiday traffic. The Illinois Department of Transportatio...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 27, 2024 traffic jams in the city, road, rush hour

20-Thousand Dollars In Grants Available For Decatur Child Care Centers
20-Thousand Dollars In Grants Available For Decatur Child Care Centers (Decatur, IL) -- Child Care Centers and Home Day Cares in Decatur are now eligible to apply for thousands of dollars in grants. T...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 26, 2024 Babies toys in room

Springfield PD Issues Statement On Venezuelan Gang Rumors
Springfield PD Issues Statement On Venezuelan Gang Rumors (Springfield, IL) -- Springfield Police are dispelling rumors that Venezuelan gangs are a threat to the community. In a statement released Fri...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 25, 2024 Crowd walking down on sidewalk, concept of strangers, crime, society, street gang

Illinois Senate Approves Dignity in Pay Act
Illinois Senate Approves Dignity in Pay Act (Springfield, IL) -- A bill that would require people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be paid the full minimum wage in Illinois is one s...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 22, 2024 A gavel and a name plate with the engraving Minimum Wage

Coroner IDs Man Who Died After Home Invasion, Shooting In Decatur
Coroner IDs Man Who Died After Home Invasion, Shooting In Decatur (Decatur, IL) -- The Macon County Coroner is identifying the suspect who died following a home invasion and shooting in Decatur. Polic...
Jerry Hinkle Nov 21, 2024 Close Up Shot Focused on Yellow Tape Showing Text Police Line Do Not Cross. Restricted Area of a Crime Scene. Bokeh Background with Flickering Siren Lights. Forensics Team Working on a Case






