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Out of the 942 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 75.2% failed the ELA portion of the test.

1 gas station in cities throughout Moultrie County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 27

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Moultrie County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Macon County in week ending Jan. 27?

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

88th House District candidate Deering: ‘I am honored to be endorsed by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police’

Regan Deering, the candidate for the 88th House District, has expressed her appreciation for the endorsement she received from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). This endorsement stands as a testament to Deering's commitment to backing law enforcement and ensuring community safety in the 88th House District.

Smith to host Music Bingo fundraiser for State House District 96 Campaign

Lisa Smith, a candidate for State House District 96, is set to host a Music Bingo Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 6. The event will take place at the Oren L. Davis VFW Post 99, located at 3920 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr. in Decatur. Promising an evening of musical enjoyment and entertainment, the event offers attendees the chance to express their support for Smith, who identifies herself as the "Freedom candidate."

Maroa Public Library District Board met January 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 30, 2024

Maroa Public Library District Board met 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 15.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Macon County in week ending Jan. 27

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Macon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Tax Filing Season Underway: Tips for State and Federal Income Taxes

The tax filing season for both the federal government and the state of Illinois has officially begun on January 29. As taxpayers across the country prepare to file their income taxes, the Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans provides some helpful tips and guidance on how to navigate through this process.According to the Caucus Blog, one of the key steps in filing your taxes is to gather all the necessary documents. This includes W-2 forms from your employer, 1099 forms for any additional income, and any other relevant paperwork such as receipts for deductions or...

A Synopsis of Rep. Caulkins’ Court Challenge on the Gun Ban Law

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has filed a post-judgment petition with the Illinois Supreme Court to vacate its decision on the weapons ban law. Caulkins argues that there were ethical problems in how the case was decided and that there was a denial of due process under the 14th Amendment. Specifically, Caulkins points out that Justices Elizabeth Rochford and Mary Kay O’Brien participated in the case despite receiving substantial contributions from the leaders of the co-equal branches of government. Caulkins believes that these contributions call into...

Test Expectations: How many Macon County students failed to meet ELA expectations in 2021-22 school year?

Out of the 6,456 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 80.6% failed the ELA portion of the test.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Moultrie County in week ending Jan. 27?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Moultrie County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29?

These former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29.

On Saturday, January 27, former Lutheran High School Of St. Charles County standout Lance Hackney’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

The Millikin Big Blue lost 67-83 in their NCAA D3 game against the Carroll Pioneers on Saturday, January 27.

Frazier Ott, alongside two other former Chaminade College Prep School standouts, played on Saturday, January 27 in NCAA D3 game for Millikin Big Blue

The Millikin Big Blue lost 67-83 in their NCAA D3 game against the Carroll Pioneers on Saturday, January 27.

On Saturday, January 27, former Lincoln Comm High School standout Landon Hullinger’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

The game took place in Decatur, Illinois.

Tionne Spates, former Ben Davis High School standout, played on Saturday, January 27 in NCAA D3 game

The Millikin Big Blue lost 67-83 in their NCAA D3 game against the Carroll Pioneers on Saturday, January 27.

St. Dominic High School standout Anthony Lewis’ college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, January 27

The game took place in Decatur, Illinois.

On Saturday, January 27, former Normal University High School standout Jacob Bullock’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

The Millikin Big Blue lost 67-83 in their NCAA D3 game against the Carroll Pioneers on Saturday, January 27.

On Saturday, January 27, Central Catholic High School standout JT Welch competed in NCAA D3 game