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

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.

By Macon Reporter | May 10, 2025

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

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

By Macon Reporter | May 10, 2025

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Q4 2024 Recap: 9 parolees from Macon County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Macon Reporter | May 8, 2025

There were nine offenders convicted of drug 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.

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Macon County: Medicare dependency reached 5.6% in 2022

By Macon Reporter | May 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.6% of income in Macon County, providing an average of $3,182 per capita to residents.

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | May 3, 2025

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

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Just over $13.4 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2024 for Macon County

By Macon Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In 2024, Macon County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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$319,955 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Macon County

By Macon Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

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De Witt County collects $560,652 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Macon Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

In 2024, De Witt County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Macon County residents pay $84,659 in County Sales Tax in February

By Macon Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

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

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Regan Deering to host legislative update for district constituents

By Macon Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) will host a Legislative Update on Friday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Forsyth Public Library, located at 268 S. Elwood Street. Rep. Deering expressed her anticipation for the event, stating,...

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Macon County taxpayers give $567,918 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Macon Reporter | Apr 28, 2025

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

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Moultrie County: Medicare transfers accounted for 4% of income in 2022

By Macon Reporter | Apr 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4% of income in Moultrie County, providing an average of $3,027 per capita to residents.

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$41,110 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Moultrie County

By Macon Reporter | Apr 27, 2025

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

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Moultrie County residents pay $95,693 in County Sales Tax in February

By Macon Reporter | Apr 27, 2025

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

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De Witt County collects $23,153 in County Sales Tax in February

By Macon Reporter | Apr 26, 2025

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

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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Moultrie County?

By Macon Reporter | Apr 26, 2025

Since 1970, Moultrie County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 3.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 14.7%.

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | Apr 26, 2025

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

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Moultrie County taxpayers give $73,575 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Macon Reporter | Apr 26, 2025

In February, Moultrie County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Macon County collects just over $1.1 million in County School Facility Tax in February

By Macon Reporter | Apr 25, 2025

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

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De Witt County residents pay $45,780 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Macon Reporter | Apr 25, 2025

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