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News from October 2023

City of Clinton City Council met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2023

City of Clinton City Council met Monday, Aug. 14

Village of Warrensburg Village Board met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2023

Village of Warrensburg Village Board met Monday, Sept. 18

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Fire Departments in Illinois Facing Shortage of Volunteer Firefighters

By Macon Reporter | Oct 18, 2023

Illinois, USA - A growing number of fire departments in Illinois are facing a critical shortage of volunteer firefighters, with about two-thirds of the state's approximately 1,100 fire departments relying heavily on volunteers, according to an unknown source.The reliance on volunteers has become a pressing concern for fire departments across the state. The lack of volunteer firefighters not only puts a strain on the existing personnel but also poses a significant risk to public safety."A growing number of fire departments in Illinois are running out of...

City of Macon City Council met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2023

City of Macon City Council met Monday, Aug. 14

City of Decatur City Council met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2023

City of Decatur City Council met Thursday, Sept. 18

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2021-22 School Year Attendance: Macon County suffered a truancy rate of 29.4%

By Macon Reporter | Oct 17, 2023

Macon County schools had a truancy rate of 29.4% in the 2021-22 school year, the Illinois State Board of Education reported. That’s lower than the state average.

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Macon County taxpayers give $1.2 million in County School Facility Tax in July

By Macon Reporter | Oct 17, 2023

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

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Home prices in Macon County during September 2023 increased compared to the same period in 2022

By Macon Reporter | Oct 17, 2023

In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Macon County rose by $6,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 79.3%.

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Protect Your Personal Information and Stay Cyber Safe

By Macon Reporter | Oct 17, 2023

Cyber scams have become a common threat in our digital age. Each day, cunning fraudsters are tirelessly seeking opportunities to steal personal information. However, there are simple steps that individuals can take to safeguard themselves against these cyber threats.One of the most fundamental measures is to use strong passwords. As experts advise, strong passwords should be long, random, unique, and include a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. By employing robust passwords, individuals can significantly enhance the security of...

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DeWitt County Board Finance Committee met September 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 17, 2023

DeWitt County Board Finance Committee met 5 p.m. Monday, September 18.

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2023

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 14

Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2023

Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 18

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2021-22 School Year Attendance: DeWitt County suffered a truancy rate of 11.6%

By Macon Reporter | Oct 16, 2023

Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.

Moultrie County Board met Sept. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2023

Moultrie County Board met Thursday, Sept. 14

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met Sept. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2023

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met Thursday, Sept. 14

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

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

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Saturday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 14

By Macon Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

These teams from the Macon Reporter coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 1 p.m.

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Friday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 13

By Macon Reporter | Oct 13, 2023

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

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Harvest Nears Midway Point in Illinois

By Macon Reporter | Oct 13, 2023

Harvest season in Illinois is well underway, with farmers diligently working to bring in their crops. As we reach the midway point of the harvest, it is important to be mindful of the increased presence of large equipment on the roadways. Safety should be a top priority for everyone involved.The Illinois Department of Agriculture is reminding motorists to exercise caution and patience when sharing the road with farm equipment. The department's spokesperson, John Smith, emphasized the need for drivers to give farmers plenty of room and to be alert for slow-moving vehicles....

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De Witt County residents rank 85th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By Macon Reporter | Oct 13, 2023

De Witt County residents paid $82,042 in sales taxes, ranking 85th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.