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Davidsmeyer’s bill requiring reporting of school gun threats becomes law

By West Central Reporter | Aug 18, 2025

Legislation aimed at preventing gun violence in schools, sponsored by State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville), was signed into law on Friday.

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Western Illinois baseball schedules annual golf outing for October 4

By West Central Reporter | Aug 16, 2025

The Western Illinois University baseball program has announced its annual golf outing will take place on Saturday, October 4, at the Harry Musatto Golf Course in Macomb.

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Brown County sees a 6% increase in transfer reliance since 1970

By West Central Reporter | Aug 15, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 18.7% of income in Brown County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Western Illinois women’s soccer opens season under new head coach Ross Henderson

By West Central Reporter | Aug 14, 2025

Western Illinois University’s women’s soccer team will begin its season against St. Ambrose University on August 15 at 5:00 p.m. in Macomb, Illinois.

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FOIA request sent to Scott County Sheriff's Office regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Scott County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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Rep. Hammond announces traveling office hours for August in three Illinois towns

By West Central Reporter | Aug 13, 2025

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) will hold Traveling Office Hours in several locations across the 94th Legislative District during August.

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Illinois passes law easing disability placard renewal process

By West Central Reporter | Aug 8, 2025

A new law in Illinois aims to simplify the process for people with permanent disabilities seeking disability license plates or parking decals.

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FOIA request sent to Western Illinois University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Western Illinois University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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Davidsmeyer criticizes Texas lawmakers for leaving state amid redistricting dispute

By West Central Reporter | Aug 6, 2025

Gov. JB Pritzker has welcomed a group of Texas Democratic lawmakers to Illinois after they left their state to block the passage of a redistricting plan in Texas.

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Western Illinois women’s basketball receives top OVC academic honor for 2024–25

By West Central Reporter | Aug 5, 2025

Western Illinois University’s women’s basketball team has been recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) with the Team Academic Achievement Award for the 2024–25 academic year.

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Western Illinois kicker Antonio Chadha named to Fred Mitchell Award preseason watch list

By West Central Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

Western Illinois University place kicker Antonio Chadha has been named to the 2025 Fred Mitchell Outstanding Placekicker Award preseason watch list.

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Western Illinois University opens single-game football ticket sales for 2025 season

By West Central Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

Single-game tickets for the 2025 Western Illinois University Leathernecks football season are now available for purchase.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Scott County?

By West Central Reporter | Aug 1, 2025

There were five offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Scott County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Davidsmeyer announces second winner in 100th District Photo Contest

By West Central Reporter | Aug 1, 2025

State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer has announced the second winner of his 100th District Photo Contest.

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Scott County sees an 11% increase in transfer reliance since 1970

By West Central Reporter | Jul 31, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.9% of income in Scott County, a 11% surge from 9.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Scott County residents rank 98th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jul 30, 2025

Scott County residents paid $450,088 in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Western Illinois announces men’s basketball coaching staff additions for upcoming season

By West Central Reporter | Jul 30, 2025

Western Illinois University has announced updates to its men's basketball coaching staff for the 2025-26 season.

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Pike County residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jul 29, 2025

Pike County residents paid approximately $2.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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FOIA request sent to Hancock County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Hancock County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

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Morgan County residents paid 36th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jul 29, 2025

Morgan County residents paid approximately $6.2 million in sales taxes, the 36th highest total paid per county in 2024.