West Central Reporter

In the 2023-24 school year, 27.5% of the students in Brown County Community Unit School District 1 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Brown County: Cities registered 3 lawyers in good standing as of March

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Brown County as of March.

Did Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 88.9% of Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Davidsmeyer urges end to Illinois' sanctuary policy after Noem's Springfield visit

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Springfield to address concerns regarding sanctuary policies in Illinois.

Morgan County: Social Security dependency reached 9.2% in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.2% of income in Morgan County, providing an average of $4,617 per capita to residents.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Southeastern Community Unit School District 337 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 28.9% of the students in Southeastern Community Unit School District 337 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Waverly Community Unit School District 6: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 89.7% of Waverly Community Unit School District 6 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

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

Payton Brown earns OVC Co-Player title; Ruby Tarr makes All-OVC Newcomer

The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) announced its 2025 All-OVC Softball teams, highlighting two players from the Leathernecks.

In 2022, McDonough County ranks 74th among Illinois counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,598

In 2022, residents of McDonough County received an average of $11,598 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 29th lowest in Illinois.

Did Macomb Community Unit School District 185 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 29.2% of the students in Macomb Community Unit School District 185 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Southeastern Community Unit School District 337: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 89.7% of Southeastern Community Unit School District 337 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Arnie Grunert sets new school record at Gary Wieneke Memorial

Arnie Grunert, a pole vaulter, has set a new school record at the Gary Wieneke Memorial meet in Champaign, Illinois.

Morgan County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6.7% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.7% of income in Morgan County, providing an average of $3,347 per capita to residents.

29.3% of North Greene Unit School District 3 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year