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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62526 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 9, 2019

There were nine offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62526 during the fourth quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62526 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 9, 2019

There were seven offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62526 during the fourth quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62523 convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 9, 2019

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

Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62526 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 9, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62526 during the fourth quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Statewide test results: 96 percent of Stephen Decatur students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 9, 2019

About 4 percent of Stephen Decatur Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 96 percent of students failed.

Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61951 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 9, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 61951 during the fourth quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62521 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 9, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62521 during the fourth quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61727 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 9, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 61727 during the fourth quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Three retail trade businesses in De Witt County have between 50 and 99 employees in 2018

By Macon Reporter | Jan 9, 2019

There were three retail trade businesses in De Witt County ZIP Codes with between 50 and 99 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

From Chambana Sun

CORRECTION: Halbrook suggests Illinois GOP have a "serious discussion" on future of party

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) says the time for soul searching within the Illinois Republican Party is now.

3 candidates file to run for trustee in Lovington

By LGIS News Service | Jan 8, 2019

Lovington voters will decide who will serve on the board of trustees when they head to the polls on April 2.

88 percent of Monticello teachers stay put; average earns $50,747.33 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 8, 2019

More than 88 percent of teachers stay at Monticello Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 31.4 points lower at Okaw Valley Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 8, 2019

At Okaw Valley Elementary School, a 31.4-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Report: 49 percent of 2016 Sullivan High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 8, 2019

In a year when 96 percent of Sullivan High School seniors graduated on time, 49 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Macon County convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 8, 2019

There were six offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole in Macon County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Macon County convicted of crimes against children

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against one or more children released on parole in Macon County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Statewide test results: 89 percent of Stevenson Accelerated failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 8, 2019

About 11 percent of Stevenson Accelerated School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 89 percent of students failed.

Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Macon County convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 8, 2019

There were six offenders convicted of crimes against justice released on parole in Macon County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

William Forrest Campbell II (also known as) and William F. Campbell acquires 1651 W. Leafland Ave., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 8, 2019

On Jan. 8, 2019, William Forrest Campbell II (also known as) and William F. Campbell sold their home at 1651 W. Leafland Ave., Decatur to Phillip J. Gehrken for $35,000.

Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Moultrie County convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 8, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Moultrie County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.