West Central Reporter

For the third year running, Gov. Bruce Rauner has participated in the Governor’s Ride to Springfield, a fundraiser ride down Route 66 dedicated to bolstering support for Illinois’ veterans.

The price of local government: Village of Valley City

The Village of Valley City budget was $11,060.88 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $11,060.88 per household.

Income tax hike will cost Camden residents $42,032.34 more this year, ranked 5th in Schuyler County

Camden taxpayers will pay an additional $42,032.34 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Breese FPD responds to 11 fires in 2016

Breese Fire Protection District responded to 43 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Income tax hike will cost Rushville residents $1,172,244.47 more this year, ranked 1st in Schuyler County

Rushville taxpayers will pay an additional $1,172,244.47 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

5 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62650

Five offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 62650, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

West Central Reporter Athletes in Action, Football: Sept. 24 - Sept. 30

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 Sept. 24 to Sept. 30.

Midland FPD responds to four fires in 2016

Midland Fire Protection District responded to 25 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Income tax hike will cost Huntsville residents $36,444.54 more this year, ranked 6th in Schuyler County

Huntsville taxpayers will pay an additional $36,444.54 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

The price of local government: City of Vandalia

The City of Vandalia budget was $8.93 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $4,139.30 per household.

The price of local government: Village of Venedy

The Village of Venedy budget was $54,954.54 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,169.25 per household.

Income tax hike will cost Frederick residents $72,620.17 more this year, ranked 3rd in Schuyler County

Frederick taxpayers will pay an additional $72,620.17 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Littleton residents $50,745.97 more this year, ranked 4th in Schuyler County

Littleton taxpayers will pay an additional $50,745.97 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Carlyle FPD responds to 21 fires in 2016

Carlyle Fire Protection District responded to 36 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Central Reporter.

City of Carlyle City Council met September 25

City of Carlyle City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, September 25.

Canton Union School District #66 Board met September 25

Canton Union School District #66 Board met 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 25.

Southeastern Community Unit School District # 337 Board will meet September 27

Southeastern Community Unit School District # 337 Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 27.

Bond County Community Unit School District No. 2 Board of Education met September 25

Bond County Community Unit School District No. 2 Board of Education met 5 p.m. Monday, September 25.

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board will meet September 26