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Western Illinois men's soccer prepares for home games against Bradley and Green Bay

By West Central Reporter | Sep 2, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team is preparing for two home matches this week, facing Bradley on September 3 and Green Bay on September 6 in Macomb, Illinois.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Morgan County?

By West Central Reporter | Sep 1, 2025

There were 39 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Morgan County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Western Illinois falls to Northern Kentucky in close men's soccer match

By West Central Reporter | Aug 31, 2025

Western Illinois University’s men’s soccer team lost 1-0 to Northern Kentucky on Sunday at Northwest Field.

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Western Illinois women’s soccer falls to Indiana State in road match

By West Central Reporter | Aug 31, 2025

Western Illinois University’s women’s soccer team lost 3-0 to Indiana State on Sunday at Memorial Stadium.

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Western Illinois volleyball falls to UT Arlington and Bradley at Bradley Tournament

By West Central Reporter | Aug 30, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team lost both of its matches on Saturday at the Bradley Tournament, held at Renaissance Coliseum.

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Leathernecks drop season opener against Quinnipiac Bobcats in straight sets

By West Central Reporter | Aug 29, 2025

The Western Illinois University Leathernecks women's volleyball team opened their season with a loss to the Quinnipiac Bobcats on Friday at the Renaissance Coliseum in Macomb, Illinois.

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Western Illinois falls to No.12 Illinois in football season opener

By West Central Reporter | Aug 29, 2025

Western Illinois University began its 2025 football season with a 52–3 loss to the University of Illinois, ranked twelfth nationally, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

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Aylana Cezar places eighth in steeplechase at Pan American Games

By West Central Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

Aylana Ferreira Cezar, a member of the Western Illinois University cross country and track and field team, represented Brazil at the Pan American Games last week.

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Western Illinois volleyball prepares for Bradley Tournament featuring Quinnipiac, UT Arlington

By West Central Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

Western Illinois University Leathernecks women’s volleyball team is set to participate in the Bradley Tournament in Peoria, Illinois, from August 29 to 31 at the Renaissance Coliseum.

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Western Illinois women's soccer falls to Illinois State in home match

By West Central Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team lost 5-0 to Illinois State on Thursday night in Macomb, Illinois.

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Western Illinois men's soccer falls to NIU, prepares for Northern Kentucky matchup

By West Central Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team lost 5-0 to Northern Illinois University on Thursday evening.

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Western Illinois football opens season against Illinois with key players receiving preseason honors

By West Central Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

Western Illinois University’s football team will open its 2025 season on August 29 with a matchup against the University of Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

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Greene County residents pay $878,882 in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

In 2024, Greene County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Leathernecks women’s soccer prepares for conference matches against Illinois State and Indiana State

By West Central Reporter | Aug 27, 2025

The Western Illinois University Leathernecks women's soccer team is preparing for a pair of Missouri Valley Conference matches this week.

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Western Illinois men's soccer seeks rebound against Northern Illinois and Northern Kentucky

By West Central Reporter | Aug 27, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team is preparing for two upcoming matches against Northern Illinois and Northern Kentucky.

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Western Illinois announces new coaching additions for Leathernecks men’s baseball

By West Central Reporter | Aug 27, 2025

Western Illinois University’s baseball program has announced several changes to its coaching staff ahead of the upcoming season.

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Schuyler County collects $140,991 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Aug 26, 2025

In 2024, Schuyler County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Western Illinois University Alumni Association plans football tailgates before Illinois and Northwestern games

By West Central Reporter | Aug 26, 2025

The Western Illinois University Alumni Association, in partnership with WIU Athletics, will host pregame tailgate events for the Fighting Leathernecks' first two football games of the 2025 season.

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Western Illinois softball announces full slate of home games for 2025 fall season

By West Central Reporter | Aug 26, 2025

Western Illinois University’s softball team has announced its 2025 fall schedule, with all games set to take place at home in Macomb.

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Scott County collects $95,781 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Aug 25, 2025

In 2024, Scott County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.