Macon Reporter

I've been in contact with the North Pole and im very excited that Santa will be joining us again on Christmas Eve for his trip around town on the firetruck.

ARGENTA-OREANA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT: AOPLD will be closed

AOPLD will be closed Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25, to give our employees the chance to be with their families during this joyous holiday season!

ARGENTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: As we remember the baby born those many years ago

Let us not forget the man he became. The one who died for you and me, so we might have everlasting life!

A & C CONCRETE SPECIALISTS: Playtime is over

Playtime is over back.to.work we go.

1ST ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE CO.: Branch closing reminder

Branch closing reminder - All 1st Advantage Branches will be closing at 1 p.m.

Millikin University No. 9 in state for revenue per wrestler

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 22, 2018

Millikin University wrestling brought in $6,618 per athlete in revenue in 2016, the ninth highest level for wrestling programs in Illinois that year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 61937 in 2nd quarter of 2018

One offender released on parole during the second quarter lives near Illinois zip code 61937, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

Johns Hill Magnet School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Johns Hill Magnet School rose to 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 100 percent of William Harris students failed math

None of William Harris Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and all of students failed.

Statewide test results: 68 percent of Lovington failed English language arts

About 32 percent of Lovington Grade School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 68 percent of students failed.

Dennis Elementary School reports 6% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Dennis Elementary School fell to 6 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Argenta-Oreana Elementary School reports 5% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Argenta-Oreana Elementary School rose to 5 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 49 percent of Washington students failed math

About 51 percent of Washington School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and nearly a half of students failed.

James and Marian Stevens unload 5 Southland Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 21, 2018

On Dec. 21, 2018, James and Marian Stevens sold their home at 5 Southland Drive, Decatur to Carmala LLC for $117,500.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 61735 in 2nd quarter of 2018

One offender released on parole during the second quarter lives near Illinois zip code 61735, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

Charles E. Roady Jr. (trustee) and Barbara J. Roady (trust) unload 3821 W Center St., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 21, 2018

On Dec. 21, 2018, Charles E. Roady Jr. (trustee) and Barbara J. Roady (trust) sold their home at 3821 W Center St., Decatur to Denise M Heil for $58,500.

Maroa-Forsyth Grade School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Maroa-Forsyth Grade School rose to 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Harrison Management Group LLC acquires 1383 E. Pershing Road, Decatur for $2.7M

On Dec. 21, 2018, Wood Decatur Center LLC sold their commercial property at 1383 E. Pershing Road, Decatur to Harrison Management Group LLC for $2,700,000.

Statewide test results: 93 percent of Benjamin Franklin failed English language arts