West Central Reporter

In January, Pike County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Pike County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 20

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 82.4% more than teachers in Brown County Community Unit School District 1

The average school administrator’s salary in Brown County Community Unit School District 1 was $87,552 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $48,011, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1 gas station in cities throughout Morgan County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 20

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the West Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Morgan County taxpayers give $76,397 in County Sales Tax in January

In January, Morgan County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Cass County in week ending Apr. 13?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Cass County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hancock County in week ending Apr. 13?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Schuyler County home sales in week ending April 13

There was one reported residential sale in Schuyler County in the week ending April 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 109.9% more than teachers in Triopia Community Unit School District 27

The average school administrator’s salary in Triopia Community Unit School District 27 was $87,746 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $41,804, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Pike County taxpayers give $1.3 million in County School Facility Tax in 2022

In 2022, Pike County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

2022: Griggsville-Perry Community Unit School District 4 administrators rank 842nd in state for average pay

Administrators in Griggsville-Perry Community Unit School District 4 earn an average of $76,440 per year, ranking 842nd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Morgan County residents pay $127,044 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

In January, Morgan County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cass County in week ending Apr. 13?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cass County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Southern Township of Pittsfield: Precinct Pittsfield 3

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a West Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 538 voters in Southern Township of Pittsfield: Precinct Pittsfield 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Who voted in Central Township of Fairmount: Precinct Fairmount 1 during 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a West Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 81 voters in Central Township of Fairmount: Precinct Fairmount 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Senator McClure Passes Legislation to Help Wastewater Utility Customers

State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) has advanced legislation designed to reduce costs for customers of non-profit wastewater treatment utilities.“This bill will put wastewater treatment facilities in the same category as water treatment facilities. That will save customers money and make the laws of our state more consistent,” said Senator McClure.Senate Bill 2859 updates how not-for-profit wastewater treatment facilities are valued. Under current law, those facilities are assessed with higher values, which leads to higher tax assessments, and typically those...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Greene County in week ending Apr. 13?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Winchester Community Unit School District 1 in 2021-22 school year?