Macon Reporter

Village of Lovington Board of Trustees met Feb. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 14, 2023

Village of Lovington Board of Trustees met Monday, Feb. 13

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met March 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 14, 2023

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met Wednesday, March 15

Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Moultrie County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

By Macon Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Moultrie County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

2019 Migration: How many people moved to Macon County?

By Macon Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

Macon County saw 1,680 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

2019 Migration: How many people moved to Macon County from across the country?

By Macon Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

Macon County saw 662 people migrate from across the U.S. during 2019, a decrease from the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

De Witt County residents rank 91st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

De Witt County residents paid $67,405 in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

2019 Migration: How many people moved to Macon County from the same state?

By Macon Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

Macon County saw 1,018 people migrate from within the state during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Macon County?

By Macon Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

There were 317 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Macon County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

How many Macon County students failed their English exams in 2022?

By Macon Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

Nearly 8 in 10 Macon County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

City of Macon City Council met Feb. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 13, 2023

City of Macon City Council met Monday, Feb. 13

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met March 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 13, 2023

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met Wednesday, March 15

De Witt County sees influx of 325 people in 2019

By Macon Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

325 people moved to De Witt County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

De Witt County sees influx of 27 people from across the country in 2019

By Macon Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

27 people from across the country moved to De Witt County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Q1 2023 Recap: 14 parolees from Macon County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Macon Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

There were 14 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Macon County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

$1.2 million in County School Facility Tax collected in January for Macon County

By Macon Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

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

From Metro East Sun

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski opposed resolution to end national COVID-19 emergency signed by Biden: 'Biden nevertheless extended the COVID-19 national emergency'

By Metro East Sun Report | 1 year ago

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL13) voted against the resolution President Joe Biden recently signed to end the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.

De Witt County sees influx of 298 people from across the same state in 2019

By Macon Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

298 people from across the state moved to De Witt County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Dewitt County?

By Macon Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

There were seven offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Dewitt County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

Analysis: 75.4 percent of students in De Witt County schools failed state English exam in 2022

By Macon Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

Nearly 8 in 10 De Witt County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

DeWitt County Board Property Committee met Feb. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 12, 2023

DeWitt County Board Property Committee met Thursday, Feb. 9