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From Prairie State Wire

House backs greater transparency in meeting postings, rejects measure aimed at school district statements

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Open and transparent government was a priority for Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) and Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) during House debate April 20.

These Illinois school districts paid the least in penalties for staff raises

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2018

School districts in Warrensburg, Decatur and Sullivan were among those in Illinois that paid the least in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teache

Top 24 Macon home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2018

A home buyer who paid $240,000 to purchase a home on Aug. 7 paid the top home sale price for Macon in 2017.

Records show how much Illinois school districts have paid for spiking teacher pensions ahead of retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2018

School districts in Decatur, Clinton and Maroa were among those in Illinois that paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teacher

From Prairie State Wire

19,560 borrowers in default on student loans after attending Illinois schools

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Devry University in Chicago, American Intercontinental University in Schaumburg, and College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn reported the largest share of borrowers of all higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 2,973 college athletes play baseball in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois is the fifth most-popular state for college baseball, federal data shows.

Susan L. Baine buys 316 S. Linden Ave., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 24, 2018

On April 24, 2018, Susan L. Baine purchased a home at 316 S. Linden Ave., Decatur from Sheree R Schinzler for $156,500.

Public employee tally: Top townships in Greater Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

Wilson, Harp and Barnett employ the most government workers per capita in Greater Decatur, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois House approves spending of $635K on three "lactation and wellness" rooms at State Capitol

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The Illinois House of Representatives voted 91-1 Friday to spend $635,570 to build three "lactation and wellness" rooms at the state capitol in Springfield.

Report: 56.8% of Sullivan Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 21, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 56.8 percent of the Sullivan Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

15 offenders paroled in zip code 61727 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 21, 2018

Fifteen offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61727, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

Biggest spenders: What Greater Decatur park districts rank highest?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2018

Decatur, Illini and Marrowbone Twp top the list in Greater Decatur with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Top 20 Maroa home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2018

A home buyer who paid $360,000 to purchase a home on Nov. 2 paid the top home sale price for Maroa in 2017.

Top 2 Wyckles Corners home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2018

A home buyer who paid $71,500 to purchase a home on Sept. 7 paid the top home sale price for Wyckles Corners in 2017.

Report: 46.7% of Mt Zion Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 46.7 percent of the Mt Zion Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 61951 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2018

Three offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61951, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

From Chambana Sun

Sen. Rose tells acting DCFS director agency must do better

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) started off his discussion with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Acting Director Beverly Walker with one question.

Report: 103.8% of Mt Zion Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 19, 2018

With the funds it has on hand outpacing the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners, 103.8 percent of the Mt Zion Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Sullivan firefighters pension fund saw 50% shortfall in city contribution in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Apr 19, 2018

Of the 651 fire and police pension funds in Illinois, more than 400 were underfunded by cities in 2016, including our funds serving cities in Macon County.

70 offenders paroled in zip code 62521 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 19, 2018

Seventy offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 62521, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.