West Central Reporter

Analysis: Proposed K-12 budget would cost West Central residents $55M more in income taxes

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 31, 2018

West Central Illinois residents would pay $55,121,298 more in state income taxes if the state agrees to increase school funding by $7.2 billion, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

Hammond called out for tax increase votes, protecting Silverstein from harassment allegations

By W.J. Kennedy | Jan 31, 2018

State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) is the target of a YouTube video that blasts her for siding with the Democrats in Springfield on July’s massive tax increase vote and protecting a Democratic senator accused of sexual harassment.

Statewide test results: 43 percent of Hamilton failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2018

About 57 percent of Hamilton Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 43 percent of students failed.

West Central Illinois' 10 worst grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2018

Grade school districts in Beardstown, Pleasant Hill and Meredosia ranked among West Central Illinois' lowest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Statewide test results: 63 percent of Hamilton students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2018

About 37 percent of Hamilton Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 63 percent of students failed.

Dooley Autobody Repair Inc. buys 257 Buchanan St., Carthage

By West Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2018

The commercial property at 257 Buchanan St., Carthage was sold on Jan. 30, 2018 by Robert E. and Deborah A. Dooley for $50,000. The buyer was Dooley Autobody Repair Inc..

Analysis: 53 percent of Hamilton students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 47 percent of Hamilton Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Joshua Lynn and Melinda Marie Smith unload 620 Jackson St., Warsaw

By West Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2018

On Jan. 30, 2018, Ashley Dean purchased a home at 620 Jackson St., Warsaw from Joshua Lynn and Melinda Marie Smith for $44,000.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP lawmakers move to block Rauner’s “Sanctuary State” plan

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Six Illinois Republican lawmakers have moved to block a bill Gov. Bruce Rauner signed in August exempting illegal immigrants from being deported if local authorities apprehend them on unrelated matters.

Statewide test results: 61 percent of North Jacksonville failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2018

About 39 percent of North Jacksonville School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 61 percent of students failed.

1140 Marion St., Warsaw unloaded by Jeff Gillham

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2018

The home at 1140 Marion St., Warsaw was sold on Jan. 29, 2018 by Jeff Gillham for $50,000. The buyer was Rebecca Beer.

Statewide test results: 89 percent of North Greene Jr/Sr students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2018

About 11 percent of North Greene Jr/Sr High School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 89 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 78 percent of North Greene Jr/Sr students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 22 percent of North Greene Jr/Sr High School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 66 percent of North Jacksonville students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2018

About 34 percent of North Jacksonville School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 66 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 68 percent of North Greene Jr/Sr failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2018

About 32 percent of North Greene Jr/Sr High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 68 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 63 percent of North Jacksonville students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 37 percent of North Jacksonville School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

West Central Illinois' top 10 grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2018

Grade school districts in Concord, Hardin and Carthage ranked among West Central Illinois' highest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Statewide test results: 78 percent of North Greene Elementary students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2018

About 22 percent of North Greene Elementary students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 78 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 69 percent of North Greene Elementary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2018

About 31 percent of North Greene Elementary students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 69 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 73 percent of North Greene Elementary students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 27 percent of North Greene Elementary students are considered on track for the next grade level.