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Analysis: Mount Zion Community Unit School District 3 administrators rank 218th in state for average pay in 2022

By Macon Reporter | Mar 19, 2024

Administrators in Mount Zion Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $119,566 per year, ranking 218th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Smith: “Election integrity, there’s no bigger problem.”

By Macon Reporter | Mar 19, 2024

Dr. Lisa Smith, a candidate for the Republican nomination for the 96th District seat in the House of Representatives, has previously vied for this position in the 2022 election.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Moultrie County in week ending Mar. 16?

By Macon Reporter | Mar 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Moultrie County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Updates on Bills in Committees, Population Decline, and Unfunded Mandates in Rep. Caulkins’ Latest Newsletter

By Macon Reporter | Mar 19, 2024

Committee Work Continues in Springfield as Representative Caulkins provides updates on recent legislative activities. According to Caulkins, "Thousands of bills have been filed and are in committee, but only a small number have been considered and voted on so far." Last week saw a significant number of bills passing out of committees, with a notable lack of Republican-sponsored bills gaining approval.In terms of population decline, Illinois faced its 10th consecutive year of decrease in 2023. Caulkins emphasized the severity of the situation by stating, "EVERY...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Macon County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 16

By Macon Reporter | Mar 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Macon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Safe-T Act Creating Big Challenges for Illinois Courts

By Macon Reporter | Mar 18, 2024

House Republicans had previously cautioned Democrats about the potential negative impacts of the "SAFE-T" Act on the legal system. The warnings appear to have materialized, as the implementation of the act is now said to be creating significant challenges for Illinois courts. The concerns raised by House Republicans seem to be coming to fruition, as illustrated by recent developments.The implications of the SAFE-T Act are evident in a recent article titled "SAFE-T Act appeals cases ‘crippling’ Illinois appellate courts" published by MyStateline | WTVO News, Weather and...

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Village of Forsyth Public Library, Library Commission met Feb. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 17, 2024

Village of Forsyth Public Library, Library Commission met Wednesday, Feb. 14

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South Macon Public Library District Board met Feb. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 17, 2024

South Macon Public Library District Board met Tuesday, Feb. 13

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Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Feb. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 17, 2024

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Monday, Feb. 12

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Village of Warrensburg Village Board met March 18

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 17, 2024

Village of Warrensburg Village Board met Monday, March 18

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

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 17, 2024

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

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Moultrie County Board met March 18

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 17, 2024

Moultrie County Board met Monday, March 18

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City of Decatur City Council met March 18

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 17, 2024

City of Decatur City Council met Monday, March 18

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Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met March 14

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 17, 2024

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met Thursday, March 14

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DeWitt County Board Public Safety Committee met March 14

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 17, 2024

DeWitt County Board Public Safety Committee met Thursday, March 14

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Dewitt County Board Road & Bridge Committee met March 13

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 17, 2024

Dewitt County Board Road & Bridge Committee met Wednesday, March 13

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Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education will meet March 20

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 17, 2024

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 20

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Macon County residents pay $60,488 in County Sales Tax in December 2023

By Macon Reporter | Mar 17, 2024

In December 2023, Macon County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Moultrie County in week ending Mar. 16?

By Macon Reporter | Mar 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Moultrie County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

By Macon Reporter | Mar 17, 2024

These former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.