Macon Reporter

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees Meeting August 29

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 26, 2018

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Aug. 29.

Clinton Community Unit School District 15 Board met August 21.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 26, 2018

Clinton Community Unit School District 15 Board met Tuesday, Aug. 21.

Argenta-Oreana Public Library District Board met July 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 26, 2018

Argenta-Oreana Public Library District Board met Monday, July 23.

Statewide test results: low income students score 20.1 points lower at Warrensburg-Latham Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Warrensburg-Latham Middle School, a 20.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 16.3 points lower at Sullivan Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Sullivan Middle School, a 16.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How much revenue has Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 received through local taxes increased 16.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of public schools data.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

Statewide test results: low income students score 11.2 points lower at Stevenson Accelerated School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Stevenson Accelerated School, a 11.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 36.0 points lower at Ruth M. Schneider Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Ruth M. Schneider Elementary School, a 36.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

54.2 percent of Hope teachers stay put; average earns $47,414 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 54.2 percent of teachers stay at Hope Academy year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Nation's median home price reaches all-time high

By Asia Mayfield | Sep 24, 2018

America’s housing market is reborn from the wreckage of the 2008 crash.

Statewide test results: low income students score 25.8 points lower at Maroa-Forsyth Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

At Maroa-Forsyth Middle School, a 25.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Report: 59 percent of 2015 Sangamon Valley High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

In a year when 85 percent of Sangamon Valley High School seniors graduated on time, 59 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: low income students score 2.7 points higher at South Shores Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

At South Shores Elementary School, a 2.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

90.9 percent of Maroa-Forsyth teachers stay put; average earns $57,215 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2018

More than 90.9 percent of teachers stay at Maroa-Forsyth Grade School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 5.2 points lower at Mary W. French Academy

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2018

At Mary W. French Academy, a 5.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 7.1 points lower at William Harris Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2018

At William Harris Elementary School, a 7.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Report: 50 percent of 2015 Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2018

In a year when 89 percent of Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School seniors graduated on time, 50 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.