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News from September 2017

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Macon Reporter Athletes in Action, Football: Oct. 1 - Oct. 7

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Macon Reporter coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 1 to Oct. 7.

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Critics say HB 40 likely to increase number of abortions over 149 on record for Macon County in 2015

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 28, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently announced he will sign controversial abortion funding expansion House Bill 40 into law, which critics say will increase the number of abortions from the reported 149 in Macon County in 2015.

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Wapella FPD responds to 32 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2017

Wapella Fire Protection District responded to 37 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Kenney FPD responds to 32 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2017

Kenney Fire Protection District responded to 34 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Macon Reporter Athletes in Action, Football: Sept. 24 - Sept. 30

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Macon Reporter coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Sept. 24 to Sept. 30.

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Farmer City FPD responds to nine fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2017

Farmer City Fire Protection District responded to 12 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Paige E Brumit sells 38 South Shores Drive, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2017

On July 31, 2017, Paige E Brumit sold their home at 38 South Shores Drive, Decatur to Amanda J. Lewis for $500,000.

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Ryan R. Edwardson sells 3623 N Union St., Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2017

The home at 3623 N Union St., Decatur was sold on July 31, 2017 by Ryan R. Edwardson for $75,500. The buyer was Michele L Moody.

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Michelle R Marion buys 270 Carrington Ave., Mount Zion

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2017

The home at 270 Carrington Ave., Mount Zion was sold on July 31, 2017 by Mary Kay Randolph for $300,000. The buyer was Michelle R Marion.

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Susan K. Spriggs purchases 102 W. Madison St., Maroa

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2017

On July 31, 2017, Tara L Peasley sold their home at 102 W. Madison St., Maroa to Susan K. Spriggs for $75,000.

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Susan Montgomery acquires 120 W. Roberts St., Mount Zion

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2017

On July 31, 2017, Susan Montgomery sold their home at 120 W. Roberts St., Mount Zion to Michael B. Tharp for $88,125.

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De Witt County Finance Committee will meet September 26.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2017

De Witt County Finance Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26.

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South Wheatland FPD responds to 33 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2017

South Wheatland Fire Protection District responded to 45 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Macon Reporter.

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Maroa Forsyth's Beckman has three tackles in Butler Bulldogs football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2017

Maroa Forsyth graduate Curt Beckman had three tackles in Butler Bulldogs football's 38-17 loss Sept. 23 to the San Diego Toreros.

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Niantic FPD responds to 23 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2017

Niantic Fire Protection District responded to 26 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Macon Reporter.

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2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 61951

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 61951, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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Long Creek FPD responds to 21 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2017

Long Creek Fire Protection District responded to 53 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Macon Reporter.

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Hickory Point FPD responds to 20 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2017

Hickory Point Fire Protection District responded to 71 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Macon Reporter.

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Harristown FPD responds to 23 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 21, 2017

Harristown Fire Protection District responded to 26 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Macon Reporter.

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Central Illinoisans call Lisa Madigan departure good news

By Chandra Lye | Sep 20, 2017

Central Illinois residents expressed their thoughts on Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s decision to not seek re-election to a fifth term by posting on WAND TV's Facebook page recently.