Macon Reporter

On Jan. 3, 2019, Stephen L. and Melinda S. Logan purchased a home at 1505 W. MacOn St., Decatur from Matthew J. and Sarah A. Andrews for $235,250.

Statewide test results: male students score 0.4 points lower at Dennis Elementary School

At Dennis Elementary School, a 0.4-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 51 percent of Mt Zion Intermediate students failed math

About 49 percent of Mt Zion Intermediate School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 51 percent of students failed.

89.5 percent of Clinton Jr teachers stay put; average earns $51,607.80 per year

More than 89.5 percent of teachers stay at Clinton Jr High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Zachary L. and Melanie A. Young and Melanie A. Phillips (formerly known as) unload 2230 Boiling Springs Road, Decatur

The home at 2230 Boiling Springs Road, Decatur was sold on Jan. 3, 2019 by Zachary L. and Melanie A. Young and Melanie A. Phillips (formerly known as) for $156,500. The buyer was Jaimie Ford.

Nolan Properties Series IV LLC sells 500 Sunset Drive, Mount Zion

On Jan. 3, 2019, Nathan A. and Lauren R. Johnston purchased a home at 500 Sunset Drive, Mount Zion from Nolan Properties Series IV LLC for $127,500.

Stephan E Exr Odell and Victor M. Odell (deceased) acquires 2296 W. Riverview Ave., Decatur

The home at 2296 W. Riverview Ave., Decatur was sold on Jan. 3, 2019 by Stephan E Exr Odell and Victor M. Odell (deceased) for $69,500. The buyer was C Alexander Holste.

Statewide test results: white students score 15.2 points higher at Dennis Elementary School

At Dennis Elementary School, a 15.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Six accommodation and food services businesses in Macon County have between 10 and 19 employees in 2018

By Macon Reporter | Jan 3, 2019

There were six accommodation and food services businesses in Macon County ZIP Codes with between 10 and 19 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Gavin W. and Kristen Stoddard sell 330 N. Oakcrest Ave., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 2, 2019

The home at 330 N. Oakcrest Ave., Decatur was sold on Jan. 2, 2019 by Gavin W. and Kristen Stoddard for $83,875. The buyer was Chelsea Hadsall.

Statewide test results: male students score 5.2 points lower at Clinton Junior High School

At Clinton Junior High School, a 5.2-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Dougherty Prospect LLC acquires 612 Southside Drive, Decatur

On Jan. 2, 2019, South Shores Car Wash LLC purchased a commercial property at 612 Southside Drive, Decatur from Dougherty Prospect LLC for $140,000.

Stevenson Accelerated School reports 18% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Stevenson Accelerated School rose to 18 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Enterprise Elementary School reports 16% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Enterprise Elementary School fell to 16 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 51 percent of Mt Zion students failed math

About 49 percent of Mt Zion Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 51 percent of students failed.

Report: 27 percent of 2016 Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes