Macon County
Recent News About Macon County
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Macon County ranks 24th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $13,606 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Macon County received an average of $13,606 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th highest in Illinois.
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City of Decatur City Council met Aug. 21
City of Decatur City Council met Monday, Aug. 21
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Census Bureau reports Macon County population was 105,528 in 2019
Macon County had a population of 105,528 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Macon Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Macon County population was 104,688 in 2020
Macon County had a population of 104,688 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Macon Reporter.
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Second round of applications for Business Interruption Grant Program being accepted
A second round of grants for the Business Interruption Grant Program has been opened by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
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Tattoo artist uses 3D printer to make 450 face shields for Macon County health officials
The Macon County Emergency Management Agency accepted a donation of 450 face shields last month.
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Board cancels next month's Macon County Fair due to COVID-19 concerns
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another event in the Macon County Fair.
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Macon county population decreases by 1,075 people between 2017 and 2018
Macon county population decreased by 1,075 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Macon county population decreases by 1,075 people between 2017 and 2018
Macon county population decreased by 1,075 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Macon County candidates outline goals if elected
Local candidates for office answered surveys by the Herald and Review recently, discussing their reason for running and objectives if elected.
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Macon County Environmental, Education, Health & Welfare Committee met November 21
Macon County Environmental, Education, Health & Welfare Committee met Thursday, Nov. 21.
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Macon County Board Operations & Personnel Committee met November 18
Macon County Board Operations & Personnel Committee met Monday, Nov. 18.
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Macon County Zoning Board of Appeals met September 4
Macon County Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Sept. 4.
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Macon County Zoning Board of Appeals met October 2
Macon County Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Oct. 2.
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Macon County Siting, Rules & Ordinance Sub Committee met November 21
Macon County Siting, Rules & Ordinance Sub Committee met Thursday, Nov. 21.
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Macon County Operations & Personnel Committee met August 19
Macon County Operations & Personnel Committee met Monday, Aug. 19.
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Macon County Justice Committee met September 26
Macon County Justice Committee met Thursday, Sept. 26.
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Macon County Environmental, Education, Health and Welfare Committee met September 26
Macon County Environmental, Education, Health and Welfare Committee met Thursday, Sept. 26.
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Macon County collected $158 million in tourism revenue last year
The Illinois Office of Tourism announced that Macon County’s economy collected a total of $158 million from tourism activity within the past year.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Macon County convicted of crimes involving weapons
There were nine offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Macon County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.