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09/07/2026

Pritzker Announces More Relief for Illinois Farmers Impacted by March Storms
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09/07/2026

Lawsuit Challenges Illinois' Assisted Su***de Law
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09/07/2026

U.S. Attorney's Office Warns Public About Phone Spoofing Scam
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09/07/2026

President Trump Endorses Federal Tax Incentive for Film, TV Production
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09/04/2026

Pieces of Decatur High School history are returning to the place where generations of Decatur students once walked the halls.

The "Pillars of Remembrance" will be formally unveiled Monday, September 7th, outside the Decatur Civic Center on Franklin Street.

The date carries special significance - it marks 115 years since the opening of the original Decatur High School building in 1911.

Decatur High School, later known as Stephen Decatur High School, stood at the site from 1911 until 1975. The Civic Center now occupies the former school property.

When the school was demolished, city workers preserved portions of the enormous front pillars, saving them for a possible future use.

That future has now arrived.

Six sections of the original pillars have been placed on the Civic Center's entrance plaza along Franklin Street. Two original pillar bases have also been incorporated into the area behind the Stephen Decatur monument south of the Civic Center.

The Pillars of Remembrance will be unveiled at 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 7th, outside the Decatur Civic Center.

For former students and longtime Decatur residents, the pillars offer a tangible reminder of a school that played a major role in the city's history for more than six decades.

Pieces of Decatur High School history are returning to the place where generations of Decatur students once wa...

09/04/2026

The Good Samaritan Inn is inviting the Decatur community to see what's growing at Mercy Gardens during a Fall Festival next week.

The event is Thursday, September 10th, from four to six p-m at Mercy Gardens, located at 1212 North Edward Street in Decatur.

The festival will give visitors a chance to tour the growing space, see a new mural on the property and learn how Good Samaritan Inn is using the garden to grow fresh produce and help address food insecurity in the community.

The property was donated by the City of Decatur, allowing Good Samaritan Inn to expand Mercy Gardens and develop it as a long-term community resource.

The Fall Festival will also feature free food for children and family-friendly fall activities.

The Good Samaritan Inn is inviting the Decatur community to see what's growing at Mercy Gardens during a Fall ...

09/04/2026

Who's excited for schoooooooool to be back :D

09/04/2026

It’s not the heat; it’s the humidity…but it’s also the heat. Another fun BIKE NITE 2026 event at STIX on 36 in Decatur! Thank you to everyone who was able to attend! Here are some snapshots. If you don’t see your picture, be sure to check out the additional photos on our main Bike Nite page at decaturradio.com! Next week we'll be at The Green Street Lounge in Decatur! See you there!
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09/03/2026

🚧 A major project for Decatur is officially complete!

The City of Decatur held a ribbon-cutting Thursday morning for the new Brush College/Faries Parkway Overpass, marking the completion of the two-year, $93 million infrastructure project.

The new overpass separates Brush College Road from Faries Parkway and the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks, eliminating Decatur's most frequently blocked railroad crossing.

Before the project, trains blocked the crossing approximately 17 hours every week, creating significant delays for motorists, trucks and local businesses.

City and state leaders say the completed project will improve safety, traffic flow and freight movement while providing a long-term benefit to Decatur and the entire region.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe called the project "a big, big deal for Decatur and the region," thanking the many federal, state, local and private partners who helped make it possible.

After years of planning and construction, Decatur's newest piece of major infrastructure is officially open. 🏗️

A railroad crossing that once brought traffic to a standstill for hours each week is now a thing of the past. ...

09/03/2026

Authorities Investigating Fights During MacArthur Football Game
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