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News from September 2024

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Macon County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Macon Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Macon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Decatur City Council met September 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 29, 2024

City of Decatur City Council met 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 3

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Which former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Macon Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

These former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | Sep 28, 2024

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

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State Sen. Erica Harriss: ‘Now is the perfect time for Illinois residents to learn morea bout the voting process and how to register'

By Macon Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

State Senator Erica Harriss encouraged residents to register to vote, stating, "With the general election just around the corner, now is the perfect time for Illinois residents to learn more about the voting process and how to register!" in a September 23 Facebook post.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Macon County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Macon Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Macon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Village of Harristown Board of Trustees met Aug. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 27, 2024

Village of Harristown Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 26

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Sen. Erica Harriss: ‘we remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001, when our nation was forever changed by acts of terror’

By Macon Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

State Sen. Erica Harriss recognized the importance of the anniversary of September 11, saying, "We honor the lives lost, the heroes who bravely responded, and the resilience of our country in the face of adversity," in a Sept. 11 Facebook post.

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Grocery prices continue rising despite lower overall inflation

By Macon Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

Inflation has cooled to around 2.5%, but grocery store prices for certain items continue to rise.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Macon County in August?

By Macon Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

Cities within Macon County recorded 97 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Macon County in 2022-23 school year

By Macon Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 8.1% in Macon County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Village of Forsyth Planning & Zoning Commission met Sept. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 26, 2024

Village of Forsyth Planning & Zoning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 26

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FOIA Request Sent to Dewitt County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Macon Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

FOIA Request to Dewitt County Regarding Vendor Payments from January 1, 2024, till September 26, 2024.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Macon County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Macon Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Macon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Macon County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Macon Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Macon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Sept. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 25, 2024

Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 24

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5 lawyers in good standing in cities within Moultrie County as of August

By Macon Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

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

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Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library Board of Trustees met Sept. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 24, 2024

Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Sept. 24

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Analysis: Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 administrators rank 157th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By Macon Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

Administrators in Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 earn an average of $90,482 per year, ranking 157th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illinois House Republicans advocate for property tax reform

By Macon Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

Outrageously high property taxes in Illinois are affecting families and job creators. Lawmakers are proposing measures to make the state more affordable by reducing this burden on residents.