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Illinois Republicans oppose proposed $6 billion tax hikes, criticize Gov. Pritzker's rhetoric

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have expressed strong opposition to proposed tax increases amounting to $6 billion, which are being promoted by progressive groups.

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Illinois Republicans criticize $6 billion tax hikes and question Governor Pritzker's political rhetoric

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

Illinois House Republicans voiced strong opposition to new tax initiatives proposed by progressive groups, which would amount to a $6 billion increase.

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WIU Leathernecks beat SIUE Cougars 5-2 in series opener

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

WIU Baseball secured a third consecutive victory with a 5-2 win over the SIUE Cougars in Edwardsville, Illinois, on Friday night.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5?

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, May 5?

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

This former West Central Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Monday, May 5.

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Test expectations: How many Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | May 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 96% of Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Brown County Community Unit School District 1 in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | May 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 31% of the students in Brown County Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 5 parolees from Schuyler County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By West Central Reporter | May 1, 2025

There were five offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Schuyler County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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McDonough County ranks 47th in Illinois for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022

By West Central Reporter | May 1, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.1% of income in McDonough County—ranking it 47th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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Scott County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6.1% of income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | May 1, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.1% of income in Scott County, providing an average of $3,377 per capita to residents.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4?

By West Central Reporter | May 1, 2025

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4.

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Did Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District 3 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 97.7% of Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District 3 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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31% of A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 31% of the students in A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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$201,023 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Cass County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

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FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Morgan County in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Morgan County that received an FDA inspection in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Cass County residents pay $20,361 in County Sales Tax in February

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

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$8,357 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Calhoun County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

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Brown County collects $12,471 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

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Hancock County collects $32,416 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

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Schuyler County residents pay $6,375 in County Sales Tax in February

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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