Macon Reporter

About 48 percent of Mt Zion Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 52 percent of students failed.

Melijani Tjung purchases 605 Benton Drive, Mount Zion

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Nina C. Parker (now known as) and Nina C. Bendsen sold their home at 605 Benton Drive, Mount Zion to Melijani Tjung for $95,000.

Mary W. French Academy reports 23% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Mary W. French Academy rose to 23 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 80 percent of Meridian students failed math

About 20 percent of Meridian Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 80 percent of students failed.

Elizabeth T. McCoy sells 2119 Clearmont Ave., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 2119 Clearmont Ave., Decatur was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Elizabeth T. McCoy for $62,000. The buyer was Rita Reed.

Argenta-Oreana High School reports 15% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Argenta-Oreana High School rose to 15 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Report: 58 percent of 2016 Blue Ridge High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 86 percent of Blue Ridge High School seniors graduated on time, 58 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

88.6 percent of Warrensburg-Latham teachers stay put; average earns $52,739.18 per year

More than 88.6 percent of teachers stay at Warrensburg-Latham Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL. DECATUR IL: Be home for dinner and get back to life faster

Decatur's leader in same-day knee replacement surgery.

WEZC 95.9 FM: Russell Eugene “Gene” Crutcher

Clinton, IL passed away 10:44 A.M. December 27, 2018 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL.

WALKER FUNERAL SERVICE AND CHAPEL - DECATUR: Delisa R. White

Walker Funeral Service And Chapel - Decatur issued the following announcement on.Delisa R.

WAPELLA FIRE DEPARTMENT: The annual Daytona 500 fundraiser

The annual Daytona 500 fundraiser to benefit the Wapella, Kenney, and Clinton fire departments will be here before you know it!!!

VILLAGE OF BETHANY: We want to wish you all a Very Happy New Year!

We want to wish you all a Very Happy New Year!

VIEWEG REAL ESTATE: Buying a home is a major life change

Make sure you're prepared.

VILLAGE OF ARGENTA: Trash pickup schedule for 2019

Recycling/Trash pickup schedule for 2019 Original source can be found here.

Michael E. Baum Elementary School reports 8% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Michael E. Baum Elementary School fell to 8 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

South Shores Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate

The truancy rate at South Shores Elementary School stayed flat at 3 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

67.4 percent of Johns Hill Magnet teachers stay put; average earns $47,425.72 per year

More than 67.4 percent of teachers stay at Johns Hill Magnet School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Parsons Accelerated School reports 19% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Parsons Accelerated School rose to 19 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

67.4 percent of Dennis teachers stay put; average earns $47,425.72 per year