Macon Reporter

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met August 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 23, 2019

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met Thursday, Aug. 8.

Dewitt County Land Use Committee met August 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 23, 2019

Dewitt County Land Use Committee met Monday, Aug. 12.

From Chambana Sun

State Rep. Dan Caulkins says it's critical that Illinois begin pension reforms

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) fumes about how little the state seems willing to do to erase or at least retool its crippling pension debt system.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62523 convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 23, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole near Illinois zip code 62523 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62523 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62523 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Halbrook says state's pension system is 'teetering on insolvency'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 22, 2019

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) worries how much longer Illinois can stay on its current course given the state’s mounting pension liability.

From Chambana Sun

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT: Mahomet Music Festival Parade

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

Join TEAM CAULKINS as we show our support for everything Dan is doing for us in Springfield!

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62523 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

There were nine offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62523 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

From South Central Illinois News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar’s measure to increase labor’s voice in government becomes law

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

Unions would have a greater say in issues that affect the wellbeing of workers thanks to legislation sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker Friday.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Greater Decatur for the week of August 5

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

The following political organization was the only committee that received campaign contributions in Greater Decatur during the week of August 5.

From Prairie State Wire

State spending 36 percent of money allocated for education on pension costs

By Colin Froment | 6 years ago

Illinois Policy recently released a new study detailing how pension costs are negatively impacting budgets throughout the state’s school districts.

Home sales in Maroa, August 11-17, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 11-17, 2019.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62523 convicted of homicide

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2019

There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole near Illinois zip code 62523 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Recent Decatur home sales, August 11-17, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 11-17, 2019.

John Brinkoetter donates $1,000 to Dan Caulkins' election campaign

By Macon Reporter | Aug 20, 2019

John Brinkoetter donated $1,000 to Republican Dan Caulkins' election campaign committee, Committee to Elect Dan Caulkins, on Aug. 20, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Forsyth home sales, August 11-17, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 11-17, 2019.

Recent Argenta home sales, August 11-17, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 11-17, 2019.

Home sales in Harristown, August 11-17, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of August 11-17, 2019.

Mount Zion home sales, August 11-17, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Mount Zion for the week of August 11-17, 2019.

Long Creek home sales, August 11-17, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were six reported residential sales in Long Creek for the week of August 11-17, 2019.