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News from May 2024

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Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees met May 20

By Philip Gonzales | May 22, 2024

Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees met Monday, May 20

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Moultrie County in week ending May 18?

By Macon Reporter | May 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Moultrie County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Moultrie County in April?

By Macon Reporter | May 20, 2024

There were five lawyers in good standing in cities within Moultrie County as of April.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 93.8% of Moultrie County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By Macon Reporter | May 20, 2024

In Moultrie County districts, 1,535 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Macon County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 18

By Macon Reporter | May 20, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Macon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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State Representative Amy Elik: 'Earlier this month, Illinois Democrats rushed a bill through the General Assembly to change election rules mid-cycle.'

By Macon Reporter | May 20, 2024

State Representative Amy Elik recently commented on the swift passing of a bill by Illinois Democrats that aims to alter election rules mid-cycle. "Earlier this month, Illinois Democrats rushed a bill through the General Assembly to change election rules mid-cycle," said Elik. The representative, who is set to compete against Democrat Nick Raftopolous in the general election, added that "Republicans are now suing to have the law found unconstitutional."

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 57.5% of Macon County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By Macon Reporter | May 19, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 57.5% of students enrolled in Macon County school districts identified as white.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Moultrie County in week ending May 18

By Macon Reporter | May 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Moultrie County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | May 18, 2024

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

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How many white students were enrolled in DeWitt County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By Macon Reporter | May 18, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 87.6% of students enrolled in DeWitt County school districts identified as white.

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5.4% of citizens unemployed in De Witt County in 2021

By Macon Reporter | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in De Witt County hit 5.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Moultrie County in week ending May 11

By Macon Reporter | May 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Moultrie County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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$49,165 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Macon County

By Macon Reporter | May 17, 2024

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

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Progressive protesters lose ground in Illinois General Assembly

By Macon Reporter | May 16, 2024

After a series of assertive attempts to influence legislative change, progressive protesters are reportedly losing traction in the Illinois General Assembly. This information comes from a recent post on the Caucus Blog.

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Wes Harrold, former Clinton High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Macon Reporter | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against Rowan Profs.

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Thomas Downs, former Meridian High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Macon Reporter | May 16, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 17.

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Elijah Wills, former St. Teresa High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Macon Reporter | May 16, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Hallie Mitchell, former Maroa-Forsyth Grade School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Macon Reporter | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number five seed.

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De Witt County had 8 lawyers in good standing in April

By Macon Reporter | May 15, 2024

There were eight lawyers in good standing in cities within De Witt County as of April.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Moultrie County in week ending May 11

By Macon Reporter | May 15, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Moultrie County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.