Macon Reporter

Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District No. 2 Board authorizes two bus leases at a recent meeting.

Oakley Township sets 2017-18 meeting dates

Oakley Township sets 2017-18 meeting dates at its recent meeting.

Decatur City Council votes on rezoning of 1920 North Oakland Avenue

Decatur City Council votes on rezoning of 1920 North Oakland Avenue at its meeting yesterday.

Macon-Piatt Special Education District Regular Board approves personnel appointments

Macon-Piatt Special Education District Regular Board approves personnel appointments at a recent meeting.

State responds to over 140 child trafficking charges in 2016

By Macon Reporter | Jan 30, 2017

The United States is considered one of the top destination points for child trafficking with cases reported in all 50 states, including 143 investigated calls to the hotline for allegations of human trafficking in 2016 by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Protests greet Madigan's controversial re-election as House speaker

By Macon Reporter | Jan 30, 2017

In one of the first votes by the newly sworn-in Illinois House, long-serving House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected to a 17th term in that seat.

New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform

By Macon Reporter | Jan 30, 2017

GOP legislators in Springfield received their marching orders in November's general election to keep pushing for reform, the newly named House Republican Conference chairman said during a recent interview.

Some AFSCME members disapprove of union's negotiating tactics

By Macon Reporter | Jan 27, 2017

Not all Illinois public employees who are members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) are gung-ho and in lockstep with the government-worker union's negotiating tactics.

Maryville Board of Trustees considers grant application to fund ADA improvements at Museum building

Maryville Board of Trustees considers grant application to fund ADA improvements at Museum building at its recent meeting.

Sangamon Valley CUSD No. 9 Board approves contracts for 4 principals

Sangamon Valley CUSD No. 9 Board approves contracts for 4 principals at its recent meeting.

Maroa City Council discusses city cleanup date

Maroa City Council discusses city cleanup date at its meeting the week.

Mt. Zion Board of Trustees approves police vehicle purchase

Mt. Zion Board of Trustees approves police vehicle purchase at its recent meeting.

Dropping home values, high property taxes push Illinois toward financial cliff, analyst says

By Macon Reporter | Jan 27, 2017

Illinois residents burdened with falling home values and high property taxes are headed toward a cliff if Springfield doesn't do something soon to pull the state back from the precipice, a financial analyst said.

How Rauner’s wish list has fared in the General Assembly

By Macon Reporter | Jan 27, 2017

For the past two years, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s message has been consistent: Illinois needs major reform to avoid complete financial devastation.

Maroa City Council approves TIF agreement

Maroa City Council approves TIF agreement at its recent meeting.

Macon County Environmental, Education, Health and Welfare Committee to hear rezoning petition

Macon County Environmental, Education, Health and Welfare Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26.

Macon County Zoning Board of Appeals hears special use request for asphalt business

Macon County Zoning Board of Appeals hears special use request for asphalt business at its recent meeting.

Macon County Justice Committee to vote on establishment of Macon County Juvenile Justice Council