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$36,969 in County Sales Tax collected in August for McDonough County

By S. N. Mason | Oct 31, 2025

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

2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Brown County schools?

By K. L. Heil | Oct 30, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Brown County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Who from West Central Illinois area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Sunday, Nov. 2?

By K. E. Ferrell | Oct 30, 2025

This former West Central Illinois high school star set for games on Sunday, Nov. 2.

2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Scott County schools?

By K. L. Heil | Oct 29, 2025

In Scott County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Pike County residents pay $43,637 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 29, 2025

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

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Which ex-high school standouts from West Central Illinois area will play on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By K. E. Ferrell | Oct 29, 2025

These former West Central Illinois area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Scott County taxpayers give $8,881 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 28, 2025

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

Pike County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Heil | Oct 28, 2025

In Pike County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Western Illinois women’s basketball defeats Quincy in preseason exhibition

By F. P. Miller | Oct 28, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's basketball team started their 2025-26 season with a win over Quincy University in an exhibition game at Western Hall.

Schuyler County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Heil | Oct 27, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Schuyler County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Western Illinois University Leathernecks basketball teams announce season openers and ticket sales

By W. E. Miles | Oct 27, 2025

Leatherneck Basketball is set to begin its season next week.

Hancock County residents pay $43,657 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 27, 2025

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

Western Illinois women’s basketball opens season with exhibition against Quincy

By F. P. Miller | Oct 27, 2025

Western Illinois University’s women’s basketball team is set to begin its 2025-26 season with an exhibition game against Quincy University.

Western Illinois University seeks new basketball PA announcer for upcoming season

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 27, 2025

Western Illinois University Athletics is holding auditions to find a new public address announcer for its basketball games.

Memorial Hospital reminds patients to check Medicare coverage during open enrollment

By A. F. Elliott | Oct 27, 2025

Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Clinics are reminding patients to review their healthcare coverage options during the Medicare Open Enrollment period, which continues until December 7.

City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met Oct. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 27, 2025

City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met Monday, Oct. 27

Cass County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

By K. L. Heil | Oct 26, 2025

In Cass County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Morgan County residents pay $129,145 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 26, 2025

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

Western Illinois women’s soccer ends season with loss to Southern Indiana

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 26, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team ended its 2025 season with a 1-0 loss to Southern Indiana on Sunday at John MacKenzie Alumni Field.

Kathy Veroni receives 2025 NFCA Humanitarian Award for service to softball and community

By W. E. Miles | Oct 26, 2025

Former Western Illinois University head softball coach Kathy Veroni has been named the recipient of the 2025 NFCA Humanitarian Award by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).

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