West Central Reporter

Jacksonville home prices rise in April 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2019 in Jacksonville rose by $25,500 while total sales increased by 17.4%.

5 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62681 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

Five offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter live near Illinois zip code 62681, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

C.D. Davidsmeyer was present for 93% of House votes in April

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-100) voted on 93 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state House in April.

Steve McClure was present for 93% of Senate votes in April

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

Sen. Steve McClure (R-50) voted on 93 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state Senate in April.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62618 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

Two offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter live near Illinois zip code 62618, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

Norine K. Hammond was present for 98% of House votes in April

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

Rep. Norine K. Hammond (R-93) voted on 98 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state House in April.

McDonough County Finance Committee met March 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 6, 2019

McDonough County Finance Committee met Wednesday, March 13.

McDonough County Human Resources and Planning Committee met March 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 6, 2019

McDonough County Human Resources and Planning Committee met Thursday, March 14.

McDonough County Law & Legal Committee met March 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 6, 2019

McDonough County Law & Legal Committee met Monday, March 4.

McDonough County ESDA & Claims Committee met March 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 6, 2019

McDonough County ESDA & Claims Committee met Tuesday, March 19.

McDonough County Board met March 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 6, 2019

McDonough County Board met Wednesday, March 20.

McDonough County Elms/Building and Grounds Committee met March 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 6, 2019

McDonough County Elms/Building and Grounds Committee met Tuesday, March 12.

Hawley has devoted her career to Pikeland schools

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | May 6, 2019

Throughout a distinguished and fulfilling three-decade career in education, Community Unit Dist. 10 Superintendent Paula Hawley has spent all but two years in the Pikeland School District.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. McClure attributes state's loss of $500M ethanol plant to Democrats' 'playing up to unions'

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Judging from the latest policy legislation coming out of Springfield, state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is convinced that Illinois has become its own worst enemy.

Sen. Tracy holds out hope that Scott County can salvage deal to keep Marquis Energy ethanol plant

By Glenn Minnis | May 6, 2019

State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) still has not given up on the idea of Scott County landing the $500 million ethanol plant it was promised before Springfield policymakers essentially soured the deal.

9 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62650 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2019

Nine offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter live near Illinois zip code 62650, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

5 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62363 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2019

Five offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter live near Illinois zip code 62363, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

McDonough County Road & Bridge Committee met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 6, 2019

McDonough County Road & Bridge Committee met Thursday, May 2.

McDonough County Law & Legal Committee will meet May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 6, 2019

McDonough County Law & Legal Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6.

City of Barry City Council will meet May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 6, 2019

City of Barry City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6.