Macon Reporter

Statewide test results: 96 percent of Muffley students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 5, 2019

About 4 percent of Muffley Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 96 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 0.3 points higher at Durfee Magnet Elementary

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 5, 2019

At Durfee Magnet Elementary, a 0.3-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

40 construction businesses in De Witt County have fewer than 5 employees in 2018

By Macon Reporter | Jan 5, 2019

There were 40 construction businesses in De Witt County ZIP Codes with fewer than five employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

From Prairie State Wire

Skillicorn encourages state GOP to regroup

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) views the GOP's losses in November as an opportunity for rebirth.

86.6 percent of Maroa-Forsyth Senior teachers stay put; average earns $56,275.35 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 4, 2019

More than 86.6 percent of teachers stay at Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 60 percent of Mt Zion Junior students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 4, 2019

About 40 percent of Mt Zion Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 60 percent of students failed.

Eva Parenti sells 16 Dakota Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 4, 2019

The home at 16 Dakota Drive, Decatur was sold on Jan. 4, 2019 by Eva Parenti for $83,500. The buyer was Marie M. Baumgartner.

Ruth M. Schneider Elementary School reports 10% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 4, 2019

The truancy rate at Ruth M. Schneider Elementary School rose to 10 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 55 percent of Sangamon Valley Primary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 4, 2019

About 45 percent of Sangamon Valley Primary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 55 percent of students failed.

Decatur Growth LLC buys 3790 E. William St., Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 4, 2019

On Jan. 4, 2019, Decatur Growth LLC purchased a commercial property at 3790 E. William St., Decatur from Prairie State Bank & Trust for $53,500.

Charles R. Leach acquires 310 S. Oak St., Maroa

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 4, 2019

On Jan. 4, 2019, Toni K Shoemaker sold their home at 310 S. Oak St., Maroa to Charles R. Leach for $92,000.

Three retail trade businesses in Macon County have between 20 and 49 employees in 2018

By Macon Reporter | Jan 4, 2019

There were three retail trade businesses in Macon County ZIP Codes with between 20 and 49 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 15.3 points lower at Dennis Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 3, 2019

At Dennis Elementary School, a 15.3-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 93 percent of Muffley failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 3, 2019

About 7 percent of Muffley Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 93 percent of students failed.

Sandra R Dennis and Connie L Cissna acquire 3285 E. Duchess Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 3, 2019

On Jan. 3, 2019, Sidney A. and Amanda L. Smallwood sold their home at 3285 E. Duchess Drive, Decatur to Sandra R Dennis and Connie L Cissna for $73,000.

Sarah Lopez and Sarah Wilcoxen (formerly known as) unload 835 Woodland Drive, Mount Zion

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 3, 2019

The home at 835 Woodland Drive, Mount Zion was sold on Jan. 3, 2019 by Sarah Lopez and Sarah Wilcoxen (formerly known as) for $133,500. The buyer was Theresa Morgan.

Statewide test results: white students score 3.8 points lower at Clinton Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 3, 2019

At Clinton Junior High School, a 3.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Sullivan Middle School reports 0.4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 3, 2019

The truancy rate at Sullivan Middle School fell to 0.4 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Dana L Exr Dry and Nora A. Baker (deceased) acquire 6 N. Country Club Road, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 3, 2019

The home at 6 N. Country Club Road, Decatur was sold on Jan. 3, 2019 by Dana L Exr Dry and Nora A. Baker (deceased) for $220,000. The buyers were Laurie A. and Willie M. Cox.

67.4 percent of Muffley teachers stay put; average earns $47,425.72 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 3, 2019

More than 67.4 percent of teachers stay at Muffley Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.