October, 2018 Stories | West Central Reporter

407 Main St., Plymouth sold by Gladys Lambert

By West Central Reporter | Oct 9, 2018

On Oct. 9, 2018, Gladys Lambert sold their property at 407 Main St., Plymouth to Donald Miller for $1,500.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61438 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 61438 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most suspensions due to dangerous weapons?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

North Greene Community Unit School District 3, Jacksonville School District 117 and Winchester Community Unit School District 1 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to a dangerous weapon during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

North Greene Jr/Sr High School reports 8% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

The truancy rate at North Greene Jr/Sr High School rose to 8 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Griggsville-Perry Community Unit School District 4 on its financial "recognition" list.

How much revenue has La Harpe CSD 347 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

The revenue La Harpe Community School District 347 received through local taxes increased 34.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: white students score 0.6 points lower at Schuyler Industry Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

At Schuyler Industry Middle School, a 0.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

Greenfield CUSD 10 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Greenfield Community Unit School District 10 on its financial "recognition" list.

At Winchester, 91 percent of students graduate high school; 76 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

About 88 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 91 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Pittsfield South Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

The truancy rate at Pittsfield South Elementary School fell to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

71.8 percent of Brown teachers stay put; average earns $40,967 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

More than 71.8 percent of teachers stay at Brown County Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

From Prairie State Wire

KOLBER: Illinois’ 120% income tax increase

By Vince Kolber | 7 years ago

I know what you're thinking: "What 120% tax increase could you be talking about?" Well let's take a look at what happened in 2017.

School discipline: Which West Central Illinois districts reported the most suspensions due to dangerous weapons?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

North Greene Community Unit School District 3, Jacksonville School District 117 and Winchester Community Unit School District 1 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to a dangerous weapon during the 2016-17 school year in West Central Illinois, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.