Macon Reporter

Prairie State taxes: Moultrie County residents rank 56th in total sales taxes paid for August

By Macon Reporter | Nov 8, 2023

Moultrie County residents paid $262,235 in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

City of Clinton City Council met Sept. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 8, 2023

City of Clinton City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 5

Dewitt County Board Road & Bridge Committee met Oct. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 8, 2023

Dewitt County Board Road & Bridge Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 11

Macon County collects $1.1 million in County School Facility Tax in August

By Macon Reporter | Nov 7, 2023

In August, Macon County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Webb: ‘It’s just tax after tax’

By Macon Reporter | Nov 7, 2023

Marsha Webb, a candidate for State Representative District 107, expressed her concerns and commitment towards addressing the issues of rising taxes, education, and parents’ rights in Illinois during a recent interview with TECN.TV. Webb emphasized the far-reaching impact of increasing taxes on residents irrespective of their geographic location in the state. This includes growing energy costs that have led to doubling power bills over the past year, adding to financial burdens of families.

From McLean County Times

Deering: ‘God bless the people of the 88th!’

By McLean County Times | 1 year ago

Republican candidate Regan Deering, who is seeking to represent the 88th House District in Illinois, has been proactively connecting with the local community and former elected officials in order to gain a deeper understanding of the governmental process. She expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to connect with those who have previously held public office and other stakeholders, highlighting the importance of listening as she embarks on her campaign journey.

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Oct. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2023

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 11

DeWitt County Board Land Use Committee met October 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 7, 2023

DeWitt County Board Land Use Committee met 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 10.

DeWitt County Board Finance Committee met Oct. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2023

DeWitt County Board Finance Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 11

2021-22 School Year: Teacher attendance rate in Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 fell to 89%

By Macon Reporter | Nov 6, 2023

The teacher attendance rate in Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 fell to 89% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Celebrates the Dedication of Shelters Worldwide

By Macon Reporter | Nov 6, 2023

Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is being celebrated from November 5th to November 11th, as a way to acknowledge and honor the invaluable work done by animal shelters around the world. These shelters play a crucial role in providing care and support to millions of displaced animals each year.The primary objective of animal shelters is to find loving homes for pets in need. However, their contributions extend far beyond adoption services. Shelters also offer various other vital services, including reuniting lost pets with their owners, providing medical assistance,...

Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Oct. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 6, 2023

Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Tuesday, Oct. 10

City of Macon City Council met Oct. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 6, 2023

City of Macon City Council met Monday, Oct. 9

Decatur School District 61 reported 100% of teacher attendance during 2021-22 school year

By Macon Reporter | Nov 5, 2023

The teacher attendance rate in Decatur School District 61 stayed flat at 100% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Moultrie County taxpayers give $85,100 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By Macon Reporter | Nov 5, 2023

In August, Moultrie County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Which former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6?

By Macon Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

These former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6.

Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

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

$49,801 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Moultrie County

By Macon Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

In August, Moultrie County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

What was the percentage of teacher attendance during 2021-22 school year in Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18

By Macon Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

The teacher attendance rate in Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18 rose to 100% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Decatur residents paid 25th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

By Macon Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

Decatur residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per municipality in August.