West Central Reporter

There is one inmate sentenced in Scott County set to be released from jail in July.

Pritzker signs FY26 Illinois Budget amid Republican criticism

On Monday, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget into law for Illinois.

Ex-Speaker Mike Madigan sentenced; lawmakers urged to donate tainted funds

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been sentenced to 7.5 years in federal prison and fined $2.5 million, concluding a public corruption case on Friday, June 13. U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey found that Madigan lied...

Fishing derby brings families together at Giant Goose Ranch

Families from the region participated in the Second Annual Fishing Derby on June 14, hosted by State Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Norine Hammond at Giant Goose Ranch.

Ariel Bernard joins U.S. Soccer Women's College Talent ID Camp roster

Western Illinois University's Ariel Bernard has been selected for the U.S. Soccer Women's College Talent ID Camp.

Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 3 inmates sentenced in Pike County during July

There are three inmates sentenced in Pike County set to be released from jail in July.

Did Winchester Community Unit School District 1 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.7% of Winchester Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many inmates sentenced in Greene County will be released during Q3?

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release three inmates who were sentenced to jail in Greene County during the third quarter of 2025.

2024: Warsaw Community Unit School District 316 administrators rank 128th lowest in state for average salary

Administrators in Warsaw Community Unit School District 316 earn an average of $92,157 per year, ranking 128th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

McDonough County taxpayers give $31,412 in County Sales Tax in April

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

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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.

Population aging and government transfer dependency in Schuyler County as of 2022

Since 1970, Schuyler County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 8.5%.

July: 1 inmate sentenced in Morgan County to be released from jail

There is one inmate sentenced in Morgan County set to be released from jail in July.

Cass County: 1 inmate scheduled for release in Q3

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release one inmate who was sentenced to jail in Cass County during the third quarter of 2025.

Did Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.8% of Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 administrators rank 147th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 earn an average of $93,596 per year, ranking 147th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

$9,961 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Calhoun County

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Greene County in week ending June 7?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McDonough County in week ending June 7?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McDonough County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did La Harpe Community School District 347 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?