Macon Reporter

Cities within Macon County recorded 97 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of April.

Moultrie County collects $36,084 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

In February, Moultrie County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Decatur residents paid 22nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

Decatur residents paid $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 22nd highest total paid per municipality in February.

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Macon Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

There were 495 Hispanic students enrolled in Macon County County schools in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, 3.3% of students enrolled in Macon County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Moultrie County in April compared to previous month

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Moultrie County in April compared to the previous month.

Prairie State taxes: De Witt County residents rank 91st in total sales taxes paid for February

De Witt County residents paid $52,810 in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

Governor Pritzker Signs Democrats’ Sneaky Elections Omnibus Bill

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker wasted no time in signing the Democrats’ controversial elections bill into law, causing a stir among critics for its swift approval process. The bill, described as overtly partisan, was signed just hours after being filed in the House, without affording much time for scrutiny or public input.In a surprising turn of events, Governor Pritzker, who had claimed ignorance of the bill's specifics just the day before, swiftly put his signature on the legislation. The lack of transparency and speed at which the bill was passed has drawn criticism...

City of Decatur City Council met April 2

City of Decatur City Council met Tuesday, April 2

Village of Warrensburg Village Board met April 1

Village of Warrensburg Village Board met Monday, April 1

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met April 2

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Tuesday, April 2

Village of Forsyth Planning & Zoning Commission met March 28

Village of Forsyth Planning & Zoning Commission met Thursday, March 28

City of Sullivan City Council met March 26

City of Sullivan City Council met Tuesday, March 26

Village of Harristown Board of Trustees met March 25

Village of Harristown Board of Trustees met Monday, March 25

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met March 27

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met Wednesday, March 27

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met March 26

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met Tuesday, March 26

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board will meet May 6

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, May 6

Macon County residents pay $481,277 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

In February, Macon County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

1 gas station in cities throughout Macon County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 27