West Central Reporter

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in Brown County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Brown County in week ending Nov. 30?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Brown County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Brown County Community Unit School District 1 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 32.1% 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.

Cass County taxpayers give $12,862 in County Sales Tax in September

In September, Cass County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Prairie State taxes: Brown County residents rank 84th in total sales taxes paid for September

Brown County residents paid $83,281 in sales taxes, ranking 84th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Morgan County in week ending Nov. 30

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

West Prairie Community Unit School District 103: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 32.4% of the students in West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Schuyler County: Cities registered 5 lawyers in good standing as of November

There were five lawyers in good standing in cities within Schuyler County as of November.

Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Calhoun County?

There was one offender living in Calhoun County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

Cass County residents pay $26,768 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Brown County in week ending Nov. 30?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Brown County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Scott County taxpayers give $7,263 in County Sales Tax in September

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

Cheapest diesel in cities across McDonough County in week ending Nov. 30

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McDonough County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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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.

$25,526 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Calhoun County

In September, Calhoun County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Hancock County home sales during week ending Nov. 30

There was one reported residential sale in Hancock County in the week ending Nov. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Schuyler County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Schuyler County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

32.7% of Franklin Community Unit School District 1 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 32.7% of the students in Franklin Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

WIU Women's Track & Field triumphs at Cougar Alumni Open