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News from October 2023

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2023

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 11

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Macon County home valuations rose in Q3 2023

By Macon Reporter | Oct 8, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2023 in Macon County rose by $5,050, while total sales decreased by 37.9%.

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Macon County responsible for 13th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By Macon Reporter | Oct 8, 2023

Macon County residents paid $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 13th highest total paid per county in July.

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | Oct 7, 2023

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

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De Witt County taxpayers give $32,290 in County Sales Tax in July

By Macon Reporter | Oct 7, 2023

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

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National Walk and Roll to School Day Encourages Healthy and Active Commutes

By Macon Reporter | Oct 6, 2023

Today marks National Walk and Roll to School Day, a special initiative aimed at promoting physical activity and healthy habits among schoolchildren. While the days of walking "uphill both ways" to school may be a thing of the past, this annual event encourages students to embrace alternative modes of transportation, such as walking or biking, to get to and from school.The importance of physical activity for children cannot be overstated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regular exercise is essential for the healthy growth and...

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Friday night football: where to see the Meridian Hawks and 9 other local football teams play today - Oct. 6

By Macon Reporter | Oct 6, 2023

These teams from the Macon Reporter coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m.

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

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2023

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

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met Sept. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2023

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 20

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Moultrie County residents pay $93,098 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By Macon Reporter | Oct 5, 2023

In July, Moultrie County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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There were 17 Black students enrolled in Moultrie County districts in 2021-22 school year

By Macon Reporter | Oct 5, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 1% of students enrolled in Moultrie County school districts identified as Black.

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Aug. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 5, 2023

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 1

City of Clinton City Council met Sept. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 5, 2023

City of Clinton City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 5

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Macon County Education: 4,153 Black students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By Macon Reporter | Oct 4, 2023

In Macon County districts, 4,153 Black students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Decatur responsible for 27th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By Macon Reporter | Oct 4, 2023

Decatur residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 27th highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Moultrie County collects $54,141 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By Macon Reporter | Oct 4, 2023

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

City of Clinton City Council met July 31

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2023

City of Clinton City Council met Monday, July 31

City of Decatur City Council met Sept. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2023

City of Decatur City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 5

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Halbrook: "Gov. Pritzker is doing his level best to make Illinois the Western version of the People's Republic of China." - Macon

By Macon Reporter | Oct 3, 2023

Brad Halbrook, a House Representative of the Illinois House of Representatives, has criticized Governor JB Pritzker's decision to provide incentives for a Chinese company to build a battery plant in Manteno, Illinois. Halbrook argues that the deal with Gotion High-tech, a company with ties to the Chinese Communist Party, is a bad deal for the state and for the town of Manteno. He raises concerns about human rights violations committed by the Chinese government, including forced abortion, forced sterilization, and the detention of Uyghurs and other minority groups. Halbrook...

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Moultrie County ranks 56th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By Macon Reporter | Oct 3, 2023

Moultrie County residents paid $285,280 in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.