Teacher retention rate in Morgan County: 87.2% stay put
With an average salary of $55,298, 87.2% of teachers remain on their positions in Morgan County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.
Western Illinois men’s soccer faces Lindenwood in regular-season finale with postseason hopes
The Western Illinois University men's soccer team will conclude its 2025 regular season at home against Lindenwood University on Sunday, November 2.
- McDonough District Hospital honors employees at annual Years of Service Banquet
 - Western Illinois cross country teams achieve multiple personal records at OVC Championships
 - Western Illinois falls to Lindenwood Lions in four-set road loss
 - Who from West Central Illinois area’s former high school standouts will be active on Monday, Nov. 3?
 - Western Illinois cross country prepares for OVC Championships in Charleston
 
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Western Illinois volleyball prepares for road series against Lindenwood
Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team is set to play a two-match series against Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri at Hyland Arena on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1.
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McDonough District Hospital’s cardiac rehab program receives three-year national recertification
McDonough District Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program has received a three-year recertification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
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2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Brown County schools?
The most prevalent ethnicity in Brown County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Western Illinois men's soccer secures comeback win over SIUE to stay in postseason race
Western Illinois University men's soccer team secured a 2-1 comeback victory against SIUE on Thursday night at Korte Stadium.
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Memorial Hospital of Carthage earns sixth consecutive 5-star CMS rating
For the sixth year in a row, Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois, has received a 5-star rating for patient satisfaction from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Who from West Central Illinois area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Sunday, Nov. 2?
This former West Central Illinois high school star set for games on Sunday, Nov. 2.
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2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Scott County schools?
In Scott County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Which ex-high school standouts from West Central Illinois area will play on Saturday, Nov. 1?
These former West Central Illinois area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Nov. 1.
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Pike County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year
In Pike County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Western Illinois women’s basketball defeats Quincy in preseason exhibition
Western Illinois University's women's basketball team started their 2025-26 season with a win over Quincy University in an exhibition game at Western Hall.