Macon Reporter

There were eight offenders released on parole during the second quarter of 2020 that live in De Witt County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

30.8 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Sullivan

30.8 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Sullivan in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

57.4 percent of Oak Grove Accelerated teachers stay put; average earns $49,997 per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 57.4 percent of teachers stay at Oak Grove Accelerated School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

Decatur CC has an average inmate age of 40 in June 2020

Decatur Correctional Center had an average inmate age of 40 in June 2020, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Q3 2020 Recap: 12 parolees from Macon County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for release

There were 12 offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole in Macon County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

83.7 percent of South Shores teachers stay put; average earns $49,997 per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 83.7 percent of teachers stay at South Shores Elementary School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

Q2 2020 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Macon County?

There were 109 offenders released on parole during the second quarter of 2020 that live in Macon County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

Q3 2020 Recap: 2 parolees from De Witt County convicted of drug crimes set for release

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in De Witt County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Macon Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

18 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Niantic

18 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Niantic in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Help is coming for unexpectedly massive natural gas bills in Illinois

By April Bamburg | Feb 26, 2021

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Champaign) said that help is coming for communities grappling with natural gas bills that are massive and unexpected.

Q3 2020 Recap: 1 parolee from De Witt County convicted of crimes against persons set for release

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in De Witt County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

1 Woodland Drive, Forsyth acquired by Karen S Hammel

On Feb. 26, 2021, Karen S Hammel purchased a home at 1 Woodland Drive, Forsyth from Tony J. Woolum for $149,900.

620 N. Whitetail Circle, Mount Zion unloaded by C & S Properties LLC

The home at 620 N. Whitetail Circle, Mount Zion was sold on Feb. 26, 2021 by C & S Properties LLC for $164,500. The buyer was Nathaniel Langfelder.

66.7 percent of Parsons Accelerated teachers stay put; average earns $49,997 per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 66.7 percent of teachers stay at Parsons Accelerated School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

13.1 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Allenville