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Capital budget includes $1.5B for statewide transportation construction

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Road construction and wastewater loans top the list of projects funded by Gov. Bruce Rauner's 2019 capital budget.

Jill C Headrick buys 767 N. Moffet Ave., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, Jill C Headrick purchased a home at 767 N. Moffet Ave., Decatur from Mark E. Johnston for $67,000.

Report: Which school districts have the fewest administrators?

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 reported one of the biggest student-to-administrator ratios in Illinois, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.

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Report: Rauner's $7.8B capital budget mostly funds transportation, commerce, environmental protection projects

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Under Gov. Bruce Rauner's $7.8 billion capital budget proposal, the Illinois Department of Transportation would receive $2.7 billion and two other agencies would receive more than $1 billion each toward capital projects.

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Illinois gaming legislation to allow for more gambling stuck in committee

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

State Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) had the House Executive Committee’s full attention Monday over non-riverboat gaming legislation.

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Report: Which school districts have the most administrators?

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Public school districts in Madison, LaSalle and Bureau counties reported the smallest student-to-administrator ratios in Illinois, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.

Graduates earn 548 degrees, certificates from Millikin University

By Local Labs News Service | May 26, 2018

About 27.9 percent of the 548 degrees and certificates handed out by the Millikin University in 2016-17 were to students in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services programs, making them the most popular programs that year, accordin

Report: Sullivan spent $8,232 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Spending per pupil at Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 is down 3 percent from five years ago, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of district finances.

Graduates earn 959 degrees, certificates from Richland Community College

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

About 20.4 percent of the 959 degrees and certificates handed out by the Richland Community College in 2016-17 were to students in Health Professions and Related Programs programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest

Analysis: DeWitt County ranks 25th in foreclosure rates among Illinois urban areas

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 25, 2018

DeWitt County in the Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) recorded the 25th highest foreclosure rate for Illinois MSAs during the first quarter of the year, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

From Chambana Sun

Rep. Mitchell refuses to cast vote on anti-Trump legislation, allowing it to pass

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The Illinois House has passed a resolution rejecting President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan, with Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) among 13 GOP members abstaining from voting on the issue.

Offender paroled in zip code 62544 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

One offender released on parole in December lives in Illinois zip code 62544, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

Report: Sangamon Valley spent $9,986 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

Spending per pupil at Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 is up 9 percent from five years ago, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of district finances.

Report: Sullivan FPD Firefighters Pension Fund gained $509 in investment income in 2016

By Macon Reporter | May 24, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Sullivan FPD Firefighters Pension Fund lost 0.41 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

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GOP senators continue to grill Rauner's budget director over paying pension deficit

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Hans Zigmund, new director of Gov. Bruce Rauner's Office of Management and Budget, had more explaining to do to three Republican lawmakers.

Report: Mt. Zion Police Pension Fund gained $6,416 in investment income in 2016

By Macon Reporter | May 23, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Mt. Zion Police Pension Fund netted 0.30 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Cynthia D Hodges sells 4697 E. Willowbrook Lane, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | May 23, 2018

The home at 4697 E. Willowbrook Lane, Decatur was sold on May 23, 2018 by Cynthia D Hodges for $106,000. The buyer was Betty J. Best.

Report: Average pensioner in Sullivan FPD Firefighters Pension Fund earns $61,246 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

The Sullivan FPD Firefighters Pension Fund had 10 active participants receiving an average salary of $61,246 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Blue Ridge spent $12,627 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Spending per pupil at Blue Ridge Community Unified School District 18 is up 20 percent from five years ago, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of district finances.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 61937 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Three offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61937, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.