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

Greene County ranks 79th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

Greene County residents paid $123,972 in sales taxes, ranking 79th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Cass County in week ending Apr. 20?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cass County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Hancock County in week ending Apr. 20

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 in 2021-22 school year?

The average school administrator’s salary in Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 was $85,677 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $48,529, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Morgan County in week ending Apr. 20?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

McClure Passes Legislation to Protect Abused Children & Let Them Stay in Their Schools

The Illinois Senate has recently taken a significant step towards protecting abused children and ensuring they can remain in their familiar school environments. State Senator Steve McClure, the proponent of the legislation, emphasized the importance of this move to provide stability for vulnerable children.Senator McClure expressed, "Abused children who have been removed from their home have already suffered enough, they shouldn’t be pulled from their school and their friends and dropped into a strange environment."The legislation, known as Senate Bill 2824, addresses...

Pike County collects $124,738 in County School Facility Tax in January

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hancock County in week ending Apr. 20?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Pike County residents pay $26,647 in County Sales Tax in January

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Morgan County in week ending Apr. 20?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Carthage Elementary School District 317 in 2021-22 school year?

The average school administrator’s salary in Carthage Elementary School District 317 was $87,011 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $43,192, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

$34,624 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Pike County

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

2 gas stations in cities throughout Pike County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 20

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 82.4% more than teachers in Brown County Community Unit School District 1

The average school administrator’s salary in Brown County Community Unit School District 1 was $87,552 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $48,011, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1 gas station in cities throughout Morgan County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 20

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?