Macon Reporter

In 2023-24 school year, 63.5% of Meridian Community Unit School District 15 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Macon Reporter | May 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.5% of Meridian Community Unit School District 15 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

By Philip Gonzales | May 13, 2025

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

South Macon Public Library District Board met May 13

By Philip Gonzales | May 13, 2025

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

Which former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?

By Macon Reporter | May 13, 2025

This former Macon Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Friday, May 16.

Test expectations: How many Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Macon Reporter | May 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 65.4% of Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Macon County convicted of crimes against justice set for supervised release

By Macon Reporter | May 12, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against justice living in Macon County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Cities in De Witt County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in April

By Macon Reporter | May 12, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within De Witt County in April compared to the previous month.

City of Macon City Council met May 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 12, 2025

City of Macon City Council met 6 p.m. Monday, May 12

Macon County: Residents received $465.86 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

By Macon Reporter | May 12, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.1% of income in Macon County, providing an average of $4,591 per capita to residents.

Which former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?

By Macon Reporter | May 12, 2025

This former Macon Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

Decatur residents paid 20th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during March

By Macon Reporter | May 12, 2025

Decatur residents paid approximately $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 20th highest total paid per municipality in March.

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met May 8

By Philip Gonzales | May 11, 2025

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 8.

South Macon Public Library District Board met April 8

By Philip Gonzales | May 11, 2025

South Macon Public Library District Board met Tuesday, April 8.

Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees met April 14

By Philip Gonzales | May 11, 2025

Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees met Monday, April 14.

From Kendall County Times

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met April 14

By Philip Gonzales | 2 days ago

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Monday, April 14.

Test expectations: How many Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Macon Reporter | May 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 66.8% of Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q4 2024 Recap: 28 parolees from Macon County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Macon Reporter | May 10, 2025

There were 28 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Macon County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Moultrie County in April compared to previous month

By Macon Reporter | May 10, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Moultrie County in April compared to the previous month.

In 2023-24 school year, 67.2% of Mount Zion Community Unit School District 3 students failed math portion of IAR

By Macon Reporter | May 10, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 67.2% of Mount Zion Community Unit School District 3 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | May 10, 2025

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