Macon Reporter

Scherer committee reports nearly $78K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

Friends of Sue Scherer, a candidate committee, reported receiving $77,537.99 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Report: Clinton spent $10,656 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

Spending per pupil at Clinton Community Unit School District 15 is up 11.4 percent from five years ago, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of district finances.

Report: Okaw Valley spent $10,020 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

Spending per pupil at Okaw Valley Community Unit School District 302 is up 7.5 percent from five years ago, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of district finances.

Joseph Weishaar acquires 1415 W. Waggoner St., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 1, 2019

The home at 1415 W. Waggoner St., Decatur was sold on Feb. 1, 2019 by Holly Eastman (now known as) and Holly Duffield for $55,500. The buyer was Joseph Weishaar.

Report: Argenta-Oreana spent $8,174 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

Spending per pupil at Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 is up 1.1 percent from five years ago, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of district finances.