West Central Reporter

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

Hancock County ranks 90th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

Hancock County residents paid $78,171 in sales taxes, ranking 90th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

Hancock County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending April 6

Hancock County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending April 6, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in McDonough County in March?

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in McDonough County in March remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

City of Dallas City Council met April 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 23, 2025

City of Dallas City Council met 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 21

Morgan County taxpayers give $34,135 in County Sales Tax in January

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

West Prairie Community Unit School District 103: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 42.8% 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.

City of Greenville Planning Commission met March 24

City of Greenville Planning Commission met Monday, March 24.

City of Macomb City Council met April 21

City of Macomb City Council met Monday, April 21.

City of Jacksonville City Council met March 24

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, March 24.

City of Bushnell City Council met March 24

City of Bushnell City Council met Monday, March 24.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Hancock County as of March?

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities within Hancock County as of March.

Pike County collects $130,312 in County School Facility Tax in January

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

The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Cass County as of April 6

Cass County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending April 6, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

WIU men's golf finishes 7th at OVC Championships

The Western Illinois University (WIU) Men's Golf team concluded their Spring season earlier this week, placing seventh at the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Championships in Macomb, Illinois.

Greene County: Medicare transfers accounted for 7.4% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.4% of income in Greene County, providing an average of $3,949 per capita to residents.

How many companies in cities in Cass County received FDA inspections in Q1?

There was one company in a city associated with Cass County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Registered sex offenders: no new living in Calhoun County as of April 6

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Calhoun County as of the week ending April 6.

Cass County ranks 67th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $11,658 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Cass County received an average of $11,658 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 36th lowest in Illinois.

Pike County taxpayers give $64,852 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January