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Moultrie County schools welcomed 1,604 students in 2023-24 school year

By Macon Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Moultrie County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

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

Moultrie County taxpayers give $87,559 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

In January, Moultrie County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many students were enrolled in De Witt County in 2023-24 school year?

By Macon Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Enrollment numbers in De Witt County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Decatur residents paid 26th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Decatur residents paid $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per municipality in January.

$50,459 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Moultrie County

By Macon Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In January, Moultrie County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

De Witt County saw 11.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Macon Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.5% of income in De Witt County, a 11.9% surge from 9.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

Macon County enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By Macon Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Macon County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Prairie State taxes: Moultrie County residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid for January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Moultrie County residents paid $260,444 in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

Macon County taxpayers give $647,117 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

In January, Macon County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

State Rep. Deering congratulates fire districts on grant awards

By Macon Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering has expressed her support for the recent announcements from the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

De Witt County collects $49,736 in County Sales Tax in January

By Macon Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

In January, De Witt County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

$362,368 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Macon County

By Macon Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

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

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Macon County?

By Macon Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

There were 115 offenders living in Macon County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.