West Central Reporter

McDonough County economy showing signs of recovery

By Kimberly James | Nov 12, 2020

McDonough County reports losses this year in overall county sales tax totals show the county is slowly regaining its economic footing.

Illinois GOP calls for non-retention of Kilbride on state Supreme Court

By Kimberly James | Oct 22, 2020

The Illinois Republican Party has voted unanimously to recommend a vote of non-retention for Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride of the 3rd Judicial District.

Workers across country apply for unemployment benefits

By Kimberly James | Apr 1, 2020

Shut down of all non-essential businesses is forcing workers across the nation to look for assistance through unemployment benefits.

Morgan County hides part of Apex Clean Energy application for Lincoln Land Wind Project

By Kimberly James | Mar 15, 2020

Edgar County Watchdogs recently called out a fee schedule posted on the Morgan County website related to the Apex Clean Energy application for the Lincoln Land Wind Project after Planning Commission Director Dusty Douglas said that part of the application did not need to be made public.