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News from November 2017

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Cass County GOP chair says townships should be abolished amid property tax freeze debate

By Kyle Gibson | Nov 16, 2017

The chairman of the Cass County Republican Party has spoken out against township governments and said they should be abolished as the debate continues around a property tax freeze proposal from the Illinois General Assembly.

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Analysis: Damiansville SD tops local peers with 73% of students passing annual tests

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 15, 2017

Damiansville School District 62 had the highest rate – 72.8 percent – of students locally who passed the annual state assessments this year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of Illinois State Board of Education data.

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6 offenders paroled in zip code 62301 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 15, 2017

Six offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 62301, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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3 offenders paroled in zip code 62353 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 15, 2017

Three offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 62353, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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West Central Reporter Athletes in Action, Football: Nov. 12 - Nov. 18

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 15, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the West Central Reporter coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 12 to Nov. 18.

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Rural Illinois could be aided by property tax freeze, McDonough board member says

By Kyle Gibson | Nov 14, 2017

A member of the McDonough County Board said local economies could have a positive reaction to a property tax freeze following a two-year freeze proposal by the Illinois General Assembly.

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5 offenders paroled in zip code 61401-132 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

Five offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 61401-132, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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7 offenders paroled in zip code 61401 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

Seven offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 61401, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Waverly home prices rise in October 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2017 in Waverly rose by $86,000 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

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South Jacksonville home prices rise in October 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2017 in South Jacksonville rose by $23,750 while total sales increased by 33.3%.

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Jacksonville home prices rise in October 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2017 in Jacksonville rose by $7,500 while total sales decreased by 38.1%.

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Centralia Regional Library District awarded $10,000 grant

By Meg Shannon | Nov 13, 2017

It’s in the books for the Centralia Regional Library District, a grant of $10,000, that is. Rep. John Cavaletto (R-Salem) announced the grant winner as part of the 2018 Project Next Generation.

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Tracy talks wage equality, small wireless facilities during Senate veto session

By Angela Underwood | Nov 13, 2017

Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) did not waiver in her wage-equality argument or sway in her support of small wireless facilities while discussing two House bills.

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Hammon opponent wants zero-tolerance rule on sex harassment

By Justin Stoltzfus | Nov 12, 2017

Forget fines, Joshua Griffith says regarding sexual harassment allegations coming out of the General Assembly in recent days.

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Irvington FPD responds to four fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 9, 2017

Irvington Fire Protection District responded to five calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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McDonough County Finance/Insurance Committee will meet November 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 9, 2017

McDonough County Finance/Insurance Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 8.

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City of Macomb Council met November 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 9, 2017

City of Macomb Council met 7 p.m. Monday, November 6.

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City of Jerseyville City Council met November 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 9, 2017

City of Jerseyville City Council met 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 7.

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City of Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations will meet November 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 9, 2017

City of Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 9.

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West Central Reporter Athletes in Action, Football: Nov. 5 - Nov. 11

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 8, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the West Central Reporter coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 5 to Nov. 11.