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News from August 2025

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Deering urges governor to seek federal help addressing Chicago crime

By Macon Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) has called on Governor J.B. Pritzker to reconsider his stance on accepting federal assistance to address crime in Chicago and surrounding counties.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in De Witt County in week ending Aug. 23?

By C. S. Hamrick | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout De Witt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Moultrie County in week ending Aug. 23?

By C. S. Hamrick | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Moultrie County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within De Witt County in week ending Aug. 23?

By C. S. Hamrick | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout De Witt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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16 inmates sentenced in Macon County to be released from prison during September

By D. C. Burley | Aug 27, 2025

There are 16 inmates sentenced in Macon County set to be released from prison in September.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 3 inmates sentenced in Macon County during week ending Sept. 6

By N. T. Dean | Aug 27, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Macon County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 6.

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Which former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Aug. 30?

By F. Y. Bean | Aug 27, 2025

These former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Aug. 30.

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

By C. S. Hamrick | Aug 26, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Macon County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Moultrie County in week ending Aug. 16

By C. S. Hamrick | Aug 26, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Moultrie County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 26, 2025

CitElizabeth Titus Memorial Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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Which former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Aug. 29?

By F. Y. Bean | Aug 26, 2025

These former Macon Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Aug. 29.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within De Witt County in week ending Aug. 16?

By C. S. Hamrick | Aug 26, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout De Witt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Moultrie County in week ending Aug. 16?

By C. S. Hamrick | Aug 25, 2025

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

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Q2 Recap: 27 parolees from Macon County convicted of drug crimes released on parole

By N. T. Dean | Aug 25, 2025

There were 27 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Macon County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club of Decatur Inc.

By L. E. Willis | Aug 25, 2025

Boys & Girls Club of Decatur Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $850,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in De Witt County in week ending Aug. 16?

By C. S. Hamrick | Aug 24, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout De Witt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Q2 Recap: 30 parolees from Macon County convicted of property crimes released on parole

By N. T. Dean | Aug 24, 2025

There were 30 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Macon County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Macon County in week ending Aug. 16?

By C. S. Hamrick | Aug 24, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Macon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees will meet August 25

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 24, 2025

Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, August 25

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Dewitt County Friendship Center

By L. E. Willis | Aug 24, 2025

Dewitt County Friendship Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).