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Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 17, 2023

Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees met Monday, July 17

Niemerg: "Men use men’s restrooms, end of story!"

By Macon Reporter Report | Aug 16, 2023

Rep. Adam Niemerg spoke out against the Springfield YMCA, saying that the organization has refused to shed light on an incident in a locker room. The Springfield YMCA says it is following state law, but there’s been allegations of a man in the female locker room this summer.

DeWitt County Board Public Safety Committee met July 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

DeWitt County Board Public Safety Committee met 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13.

City of Decatur City Council met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

City of Decatur City Council met Monday, July 17

Maroa Public Library District Board met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

Maroa Public Library District Board met Monday, July 17

How did home valuation prices perform in Macon County in July 2023, compared to July 2022?

By Macon Reporter | Aug 15, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Macon County rose by $7,325 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 24.3%.

Moultrie County Board met July 13

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 15, 2023

Moultrie County Board met Thursday, July 13

DeWitt County Board Finance Committee met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 15, 2023

DeWitt County Board Finance Committee met Monday, July 17

Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2023

Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board met Monday, July 17

Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met July 11

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2023

Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Tuesday, July 11

Prairie State taxes: Moultrie County residents rank 55th in total sales taxes paid for May

By Macon Reporter | Aug 13, 2023

Moultrie County residents paid $275,016 in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | Aug 12, 2023

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

Q2 2023 Recap: 5 parolees from Macon County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By Macon Reporter | Aug 12, 2023

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

Moultrie County taxpayers give $135,347 in County Sales Tax in May

By Macon Reporter | Aug 12, 2023

In May, Moultrie County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q2 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Macon County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By Macon Reporter | Aug 11, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in Macon County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met June 7

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 11, 2023

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met Wednesday, June 7

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met July 13

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 11, 2023

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met Thursday, July 13

Q2 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Macon County convicted of crimes against justice set for supervised release

By Macon Reporter | Aug 10, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against justice living in Macon County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.