West Central Reporter

The truancy rate at Murrayville-Woodson Elementary School rose to 7 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

At A-C Central, 92 percent of students graduate high school; 56 percent go to college

About 84 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 92 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Western CUSD 12 placed on financial "warning" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Western Community Unit School District 12 on its financial "early warning" list.

Illinois colleges’ soccer programs field 3,650 students

By West Central Reporter reports | Oct 22, 2018

Western Illinois University ranked No. 19 for student soccer participation in the state, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of college sports participation.

School discipline: Which West Central Illinois districts reported the most drugs-related suspensions?

Jacksonville School District 117, West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 and Macomb Community Unit School District 185 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to drug offenses during the 2016-17 school year in West Central Illinois, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

MCDONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL: MDH Staff Undergoes Decontamination Training

During a recent training session, 19 members of the McDonough District Hospital staff underwent two days of education and hands-on experience of a decontamination process.

MCDONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL: MDH Represented in the ‘Best of 2018’ Awards

McDonough District Hospital is represented in eight different sections for the 2018 Best of McDonough County Awards promotion currently running.

PIKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Welcome Haymaker's As Our Newest Member

We're excited to welcome Haymaker's as our newest member of the Chamber of Commerce!

PIKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Pike County Candidates Forum

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce and the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau invite you to attend the 2018 Candidates Forum.

PIKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Closed Missouri Route 79 in Louisiana Due to Flooding

The Missouri Department of Transportation has closed Third Street/Missouri Route 79 in Louisiana between Maryland and Delaware Streets due to flooding.

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE: 2019 Consolidated Election

City Clerk Skip Bradshaw announces that Jacksonville citizens interested in running for an aldermanic position in the 2019 Consolidated Election must complete the documents below and return to the City Clerk's Office between November 19 and November 26, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30p.m

CITY OF GREENVILLE: Idler Lane Progress

Idler Lane road work continues moving closer to completion; possibly by the end of October, depending on the weather.Original source can be found here.

CITY OF GREENVILLE: Trick or treat hours for the City of Greenville

Trick or treat hours for the City of Greenville will be Wednesday, October 31 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM.

CITY OF BARRY: Half Way To Our Scoreboard Goal

We are over half way to our scoreboard goal for Mt. Dew Field!

CITY OF BARRY: Pike County Recycling Temporarily Closed:

The Recycling Center has currently lost its home so please be patient while a new location is found.

Griggsville-Perry Primary School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Griggsville-Perry Primary School stayed flat at 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

At Illini West, 94 percent of students graduate high school; 71 percent go to college

About 84 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 94 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

West Prairie CUSD 103 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 on its financial "recognition" list.

92.9 percent of Calhoun teachers stay put; average earns $42,472 per year

More than 92.9 percent of teachers stay at Calhoun High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 received from local taxpayers?