December, 2023 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Moultrie County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By Macon Reporter | Dec 2, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, Sullivan Elementary School had the biggest enrollment among Moultrie County schools.

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | Dec 2, 2023

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

Macon County residents pay $331,406 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By Macon Reporter | Dec 2, 2023

In September, Macon County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Moultrie County taxpayers give $135,027 in County Sales Tax in September

By Macon Reporter | Dec 2, 2023

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

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met Oct. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 2, 2023

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 4

House District 96 candidate Smith: ‘We need to fight for our next generation’

By Macon Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

Dr. Lisa Smith, the GOP candidate for House District 96, recently expressed her motivation for venturing into the political arena.

De Witt County collects $50,451 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By Macon Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

In September, De Witt County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Macon County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By Macon Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

MacArthur High School stood out in Macon County with 1,137 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Stronger Ethics Reforms Needed for Elected Officials in Illinois

By Macon Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

Illinois has long been plagued by corruption and scandals involving its elected officials. In an effort to combat this issue, House Republicans in the state have been pushing for stronger ethics reforms and higher standards for those in office. However, their proposals have been consistently shut down by the Majority Party, even in the face of high-profile indictments and convictions.The Chicago Sun-Times recently highlighted the impact of corruption on the state, stating, "Corruption in Illinois fuels voter cynicism, but what about voter apathy?" The article raises an...