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Cheapest diesel in cities across McDonough County in week ending Oct. 5

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McDonough County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State taxes: Scott County residents rank 96th in total sales taxes paid for July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

Scott County residents paid $37,277 in sales taxes, ranking 96th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

McDonough County Board Human Resources and Planning Committee met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2024

McDonough County Board Human Resources and Planning Committee met Thursday, Sept. 12

Leatherneck men's golf concludes fall season at Turtle Point Invite

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

The Leatherneck Men's Golf team is preparing for their final fall event at the Turtle Point Invite in Killen, Alabama. The tournament will take place on October 14 and 15, marking the end of the season for Western Illinois University's golfers.

Western Illinois women’s soccer defeated by Eastern Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team faced Eastern Illinois in Charleston, marking a challenging encounter for the Leathernecks. Despite having accumulated four points in their last four matches and recently playing against first-place Little Rock, the team struggled to regain footing after falling behind early in Sunday's match.

Lindenwood defeats Western Illinois with late penalty goal

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

Western Illinois University Men's Soccer team faced a challenging away match against Lindenwood, following their recent victory over Liberty. The Leathernecks aimed to continue their momentum from the one-nil win at John MacKenzie Alumni Field. However, the match against Lindenwood ended in a narrow defeat due to a late penalty, resulting in a one-nil loss for Western Illinois.

Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By West Central Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

State Representative Randy Frese: 'If you are able, please consider donating blood to help those in need'

By West Central Reporter | Oct 12, 2024

State Representative Randy Frese has urged Illinois residents to donate blood, highlighting the efforts of the American Red Cross in response to Hurricane Milton. In an October 10 Facebook post, Frese said, "As rescue crews search Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Milton, the American Red Cross is continuing to collect blood donations."