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Report reveals white students face more discipline at Sullivan High School in 2021-22 school year

By Macon Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

White students, constituting 91.2% or 302 of Sullivan High School's total student population of 331, accounted for 196 out of the 212 total suspensions (92.5%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per two students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Village of Forsyth Planning & Zoning Commission met Sept. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 29, 2023

Village of Forsyth Planning & Zoning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 28

Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Oct. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 29, 2023

Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Tuesday, Oct. 24

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Webb: ‘Let's ensure a government that truly represents the people!’

By South Central Reporter | 1 year ago

Marsha Webb, a candidate for House District 107, is making term limits a central focus of her campaign. This proactive stance comes in light of the growing public sentiment for regular governmental change.

Discipline at Warrensburg-Latham Elementary School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By Macon Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

Black students, constituting 3% or 12 of Warrensburg-Latham Elementary School's total student population of 404, accounted for six out of the 17 total suspensions (35.3%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per two students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met October 25

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 28, 2023

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 25.

Village of Harristown Board of Trustees met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 28, 2023

Village of Harristown Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 25

Village of Harristown Board of Trustees met Oct. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 28, 2023

Village of Harristown Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 23

Report: At Dennis Elementary School, Black student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By Macon Reporter | Nov 27, 2023

Black students, constituting 46.2% or 246 of Dennis Elementary School's total student population of 532, accounted for 161 out of the 244 total suspensions (66%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per two students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Deering: ‘Citizens are desperate for common sense government and legislation that makes their life better’

By Macon Reporter | Nov 27, 2023

Regan Deering, a Republican candidate seeking to represent the 88th House District in Illinois, is emphasizing the importance of common-sense government and legislation that improves the lives of citizens.

City of Decatur City Council met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 27, 2023

City of Decatur City Council met Monday, Sept. 25

Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Oct. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 27, 2023

Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 23

On Sunday, November 26, Macarthur High School standout Christina Rice competed in NCAA D3 game

By Macon Reporter | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Decatur, Illinois.

Sacred Heart Griffin High School standout Emily Brenneisen’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Sunday, November 26

By Macon Reporter | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Decatur, Illinois.

Elyce Knudsen, former Unity High School standout, played on Sunday, November 26 in NCAA D3 game

By Macon Reporter | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Decatur, Illinois.