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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Macon County convicted of crimes involving weapons
There were 14 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Macon County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Macon County convicted of property crimes
There were 25 offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Macon County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Macon County convicted of sex crimes
There was an offender convicted of a sex crime released on parole in Macon County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Macon County convicted of crimes against persons
There were 13 offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Macon County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Macon County convicted of drug crimes
There were 12 offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Macon County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Macon County convicted of homicide
There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole in Macon County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Macon County convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There were three offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole in Macon County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.
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Macon had 3rd highest abortion rate among largest Illinois counties in 2017
In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, Macon County ranked No. 3 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.
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State report: 39K+ abortions performed in Illinois in 2017
Macon County accounted for 267 of the 39,329 abortions performed statewide in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.
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Macon County voters approve school improvements
Macon County voters approved one referendum, rejected another
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Public employee tally: Greater Decatur
DeWitt County had 165 public employees – 1 percent of the county's population, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports
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Analysis: Sullivan firefighters pension fund saw 50% shortfall in city contribution in 2016
Of the 651 fire and police pension funds in Illinois, more than 400 were underfunded by cities in 2016, including our funds serving cities in Macon County.
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Big spenders: How much does your county spend?
DeWitt County spent $675 per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
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The price of local government in 2017: Macon County
The Macon County budget was $77.88 million for its 2017 fiscal year.
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Macon County gains Governor’s Cup in Hometown Awards
The WSOY Community Food Drive pulled in 1.4 million pounds of food in 2016, the release said.
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Income tax hike will cost Warrensburg residents $385,050.54 more this year, ranked 9th in Macon County
Warrensburg taxpayers will pay an additional $385,050.54 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Oreana residents $443,785.79 more this year, ranked 8th in Macon County
Oreana taxpayers will pay an additional $443,785.79 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Niantic residents $190,441.65 more this year, ranked 10th in Macon County
Niantic taxpayers will pay an additional $190,441.65 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Mt Zion residents $2,010,295.67 more this year, ranked 3rd in Macon County
Mt Zion taxpayers will pay an additional $2,010,295.67 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Maroa residents $684,526.90 more this year, ranked 5th in Macon County
Maroa taxpayers will pay an additional $684,526.90 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).