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Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Sue Scherer sponsors or co-sponsors 47 bills

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2019

Rep. Sue Scherer (D-96) sponsored four bills in the second quarter of 2019, four less than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 43 bills, four less than the average, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.

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Halbrook's township vacancy bill 'a good bill,' Caulkins says

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 16, 2019

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has a simple philosophy when it comes to deciding what bills and legislation he comes to support in Springfield.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62522 convicted of homicide

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2019

There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole near Illinois zip code 62522 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62522 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 15, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62522 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

City of Macon City Council met June 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2019

City of Macon City Council met Monday, June 10.

Argenta-Oreana Public Library District Board of Trustees met June 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2019

Argenta-Oreana Public Library District Board of Trustees met Monday, June 24.

City of Clinton City Council met July 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2019

City of Clinton City Council met Monday, July 1.

Argenta-Oreana Public Library District Board of Trustees met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2019

Argenta-Oreana Public Library District Board of Trustees met Monday, May 20.

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met July 15

By Michael Abella | Aug 14, 2019

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Monday, July 15.

Village of Argenta Board of Trustees met May 20

By Michael Abella | Aug 14, 2019

Village of Argenta Board of Trustees met Monday, May 20.

Village of Weldon Board of Trustees met June 3

By Michael Abella | Aug 14, 2019

Village of Weldon Board of Trustees met Monday, June 3.

Rep. Caulkins-sponsored law amending the Illinois Insurance Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-101) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Insurance Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62522 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2019

There were 10 offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62522 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 33: Sen. DeWitte, Rep. Costa Howard bill seeking to collect delinquent property taxes signed into law

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) and State Representative Terra Costa Howard (D-Lombard) hope local homeowners will see some property tax relief as a result of their legislation, which was signed into law on Friday, August 2.