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News from August 2024

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Test Expectations: How many Macon County students failed to meet mathematics expectations in 2022-23 school year?

By Macon Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

Of the 6,111 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 84.1% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

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Issues from ending cash bail persist in Illinois

By Macon Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

Democrats did not seek input from law enforcement or other public safety officials before ending cash bail in Illinois, and now the flawed rollout is leading to unintended consequences in communities.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Moultrie County in July?

By Macon Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Moultrie County in July remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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$81,556 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in May for Moultrie County

By Macon Reporter | Aug 5, 2024

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

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Decatur responsible for 22nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

By Macon Reporter | Aug 4, 2024

Decatur residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 22nd highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Moultrie County taxpayers give $50,249 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By Macon Reporter | Aug 4, 2024

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

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July 2024: No new registered sex offenders living in Edwards County

By Macon Reporter | Aug 4, 2024

Edwards County had no new sex offenders registered as living there in July 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Macon County in week ending July 27

By Macon Reporter | Aug 3, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Macon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | Aug 3, 2024

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

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Moultrie County ranks 58th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during May

By Macon Reporter | Aug 3, 2024

Moultrie County residents paid $250,957 in sales taxes, ranking 58th in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

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$538,007 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in May for Macon County

By Macon Reporter | Aug 3, 2024

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

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DeWitt County called home by no new registered sex offenders as of July 2024

By Macon Reporter | Aug 3, 2024

There were no new registered sex offenders living in DeWitt County in July, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Macon County in week ending July 27?

By Macon Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Macon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across De Witt County in week ending July 27

By Macon Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout De Witt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Brown County houses no new registered sex offenders as of July 2024

By Macon Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Brown County in July 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Macon County residents pay $1.1 million in County School Facility Tax in May

By Macon Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

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

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Macon County taxpayers give $311,454 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By Macon Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

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

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2 gas stations in cities throughout De Witt County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 27

By Macon Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout De Witt County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois residents express concern over high property tax rates

By Macon Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

High property tax rates are affecting Illinois families and contributing to the state's reputation as an unaffordable place to live. The burden of these taxes is causing concern among residents who seek immediate relief.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in De Witt County in week ending July 27?

By Macon Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout De Witt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.