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News from January 2023

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Illinois Macon County Sheriff: "See the below press release from Sheriff Root regarding House Bill 5471."

By Macon Reporter | Jan 13, 2023

Macon County Sheriff has 1,617 Twitter followers as of Jan. 12.

Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board met Oct. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 13, 2023

Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board met Tuesday, Oct. 18

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Millikin University Announces 2023 Spring Lecture Series

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2023

Millikin University will host a lecture series throughout the spring 2023 semester.

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ADM to Release Fourth Quarter Financial Results Jan. 26, 2023

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2023

ADM will release financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022 before the market opens on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.

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Millikin Women’s Basketball Wins Ninth Straight Game

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2023

The Millikin women's basketball team won its ninth straight game and improved to 6-0 in College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) play with a 66-57 win over Illinois Wesleyan University on January 11 at the Griswold Center in Decatur, Illinois.

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Q4 2022 Recap: 1 parolee from Moultrie County convicted of crimes against persons set for release

By Macon Reporter | Jan 12, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Moultrie County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

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Caulkins: ‘This bill will require Illinois insurance plans to cover gender-affirming medication to be covered’

By Macon Reporter Report | Jan 12, 2023

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) highlighted a bill that passed the House that allows other medical providers other than doctors to perform abortions and provides for children to receive gender-affirming care and abortions without parental consent.

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Oct. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 12, 2023

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 18

Arthur Public Library District Board met Dec. 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 12, 2023

Arthur Public Library District Board met Monday, Dec. 19

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Friday the 13th – Are Superstitions a Crutch or a Help?

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2023

Maybe you don’t jump over cracks in the sidewalk anymore to avoid breaking your mother’s back, but do you “knock on wood” when you anticipate something positive?

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT – THE WHISPERING DARK BY KELLY ANDREW

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2023

The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew has been on my radar for a long time now, mostly because I’m acquainted with the author herself!

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Caulkins: 'I will always support your Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. The fight is just getting started!'

By Macon Reporter Report | Jan 11, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) recently reaffirmed his support for the Second Amendment as Democratic lawmakers pushed a firearm ban through the house.

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Q4 2022 Recap: 14 parolees from Macon County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for release

By Macon Reporter | Jan 11, 2023

There were 14 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Macon County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Village of Oreana Board of Trustees met Oct. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 11, 2023

Village of Oreana Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 18

Maroa Public Library District Board met Dec. 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 11, 2023

Maroa Public Library District Board met Monday, Dec. 19

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Q4 2022 Recap: 3 parolees from Macon County convicted of sex crimes set for release

By Macon Reporter | Jan 10, 2023

There were three offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Macon County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

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Caulkins: ‘We have to get back to regular life. We can’t keep walking around with masks on all of the time’

By Macon Reporter Report | Jan 10, 2023

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is pushing back against masking at local schools after Decatur Public Schools suggested masking for all students, teachers and visitors.

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DeWitt County Finance Committee met December 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 10, 2023

DeWitt County Finance Committee met 5 p.m. Thursday, December 15.

Moultrie County Board met Dec. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 10, 2023

Moultrie County Board met Thursday, Dec. 15

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37th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom March

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2023

Please join the City of Decatur in celebrating the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 37th Annual Freedom March.