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News from 2023

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$12.5 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2022 for Macon County

By Macon Reporter | Dec 31, 2023

In 2022, Macon County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Meridian Community Unit School District 15: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By Macon Reporter | Dec 31, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 26.4% of Meridian Community Unit School District 15 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Which former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1?

By Macon Reporter | Dec 30, 2023

These former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1.

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | Dec 30, 2023

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

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Did Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By Macon Reporter | Dec 30, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 27.3% of Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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City of Decatur City Council met Nov. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 30, 2023

City of Decatur City Council met Monday, Nov. 6

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Smith: ‘It makes me sick to see how the Democrats have ruined our school system and are now keeping children from attending the school of their choice’

By Macon Reporter | Dec 29, 2023

Dr. Lisa Smith, a candidate for State House District 96, has voiced her dissatisfaction with the Illinois Democrats. She accuses them of damaging the state's school system and obstructing children's access to their preferred schools.

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Clinton Community Unit School District 15: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By Macon Reporter | Dec 29, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 27.9% of Clinton Community Unit School District 15 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met Oct. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 29, 2023

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met Wednesday, Oct. 25

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Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Dec. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 29, 2023

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Dec. 5

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Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

By Macon Reporter | Dec 28, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 28.4% of Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Deering: ‘When liberal activists in government virtue signal instead of enforcing immigration laws, this is what you get’

By Macon Reporter | Dec 28, 2023

Regan Deering, a Republican candidate for the 88th House District, has expressed concerns on social media about the increasing influx of non-citizen migrants in Illinois.

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Pledge of Allegiance Day Commemorates the Adoption of the Pledge by Congress in 1945

By Macon Reporter | Dec 28, 2023

Pledge of Allegiance Day, observed on December 28th, is a significant occasion that celebrates the adoption of the Pledge of Allegiance by Congress in 1945. This revered pledge, first published in 1892, is a powerful symbol of our nation's commitment to freedom and liberty.The Pledge of Allegiance is a solemn oath of loyalty and devotion to the United States of America. Its words resonate with millions of Americans who recite it daily, reaffirming their allegiance to the principles and values that our nation holds dear. It is a pledge that unites individuals from all...

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Village of Harristown Board of Trustees met Oct. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 28, 2023

Village of Harristown Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 23

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City of Clinton City Council met Dec. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 28, 2023

City of Clinton City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 5

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 in 2021-22 school year?

By Macon Reporter | Dec 27, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 29.4% of Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Oct. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 27, 2023

Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 23

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Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library Board of Trustees met Nov. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 27, 2023

Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 28

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Macon County collects $6.2 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2022

By Macon Reporter | Dec 26, 2023

In 2022, Macon County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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30.3% of Meridian Community Unit School District 15 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Macon Reporter | Dec 26, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 30.3% of Meridian Community Unit School District 15 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.