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Analysis: 86.4% of Greene County public high school students failed 2023 state math exam

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Nearly 9 in 10 Greene County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

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WIU volleyball narrowly defeated by Tennessee Tech in intense five-set match

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

WIU volleyball faced a narrow defeat against Tennessee Tech in a five-set match in Cookville, TN. The Leathernecks showed significant improvement from their previous performance, recording 58 team kills. Keyana Cruse led with 21 kills, while Brittany Wulf and Elizabeth Ziegler contributed 12 and 11 kills, respectively. Maggie Craker supported the offense with 45 assists. Defensively, WIU achieved 11 blocks and Keyana Cruse led with 19 digs.

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Western Illinois competes at Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

The Western Illinois University men's and women's cross country teams competed at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational in South Bend, Indiana, after a three-week break from competition.

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Western Illinois faces Charleston Southern in first Big South-OVC conference game

By West Central Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Western Illinois University (WIU) football team is set to play its inaugural game in the Big South-Ohio Valley Football Association against Charleston Southern University (CSU) this Saturday. The match will take place at Buccaneer Field in Charleston, South Carolina, with a kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m.

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2023: Carthage Elementary School District 317 administrators rank 117th lowest in state for average salary

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

Administrators in Carthage Elementary School District 317 earn an average of $88,011 per year, ranking 117th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Brown County ranks 87th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

Brown County residents paid $70,228 in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Brown County collects $10,424 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Greene County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 28

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students failed their math exams in Hancock County in 2023?

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

Nearly 9 in 10 Hancock County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Hancock County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 28

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Schuyler County residents rank 81st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

Schuyler County residents paid $99,357 in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Greene County in week ending Sept. 28?

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Pittsfield City Council met Sept. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 3, 2024

City of Pittsfield City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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City of Bushnell City Council met Sept. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 3, 2024

City of Bushnell City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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Western Illinois University cross country to compete at Notre Dame Invitational

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

After a three-week hiatus, Western Illinois University's men's and women's cross country teams are set to compete at the Joe Piane Invitational hosted by Notre Dame. The event will take place in South Bend, Indiana, on Friday.

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Houston Christian defeats Western Illinois with three early goals

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team faced another setback in their recent match against Houston Christian University. After a significant loss to Liberty, WIU hoped for a comeback but was met with challenges early in the game. The team allowed three goals within the first twelve minutes, which ultimately led to their defeat.

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Western Illinois University draws with SIUE after late equalizer

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team faced SIUE on Thursday, following their first win of the season against Southeast Missouri State. The match ended in a 1-1 draw at John MacKenzie Alumni Field.

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WIU volleyball falls to Tennessee Tech in three-set match

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

Western Illinois University's volleyball team faced a setback in their recent match against Tennessee Tech, losing in straight sets with scores of 25-17, 25-21, and 25-19. The Leathernecks struggled offensively, recording only 22 kills as a team. Keyana Cruse led the team with five kills.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Morgan County in week ending Sept. 28

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: 96.7% of students in Pike County school failed state math exam in 2023

By West Central Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

Nearly 10 in 10 Pike County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.