Macon Reporter

Illinois municipal organization seeks greater collaboration on COVID-19 with Springfield

By Michael Pineda | Dec 7, 2020

City governments throughout the state of Illinois feel the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic could be far more effective if officials in Springfield communicated better and acted as a better partner.

Board cancels next month's Macon County Fair due to COVID-19 concerns

By Michael Pineda | May 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another event in the Macon County Fair.

Champaign city council's executive order draws ire of state legislator

By Michael Pineda | Mar 31, 2020

An executive order approved by the Champaign City Council has Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) protesting against government overreach and potential illegality as the mayor's office can now ban certain sales and even take possession of a citizen's property.