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News from February 2021

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36.3 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Hamilton

By West Central Reporter | Feb 27, 2021

36.3 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Hamilton in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Census Bureau reports Meredosia population was 904 in 2020

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2021

Meredosia had a population of 904 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Turner: Pritzker’s budget proposal didn't address the state's financial crisis

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 26, 2021

Sen. Sally Turner said Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal failed to address the root causes of the state’s deficit.

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Census Bureau: 2.8% of people in Mcdonough County identified as multi-racial in 2020

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2021

Of the 30,107 citizens living in Mcdonough County in 2020, 97.2 percent said they were only one race, while 2.8 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in March.

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80 percent of La Harpe teachers stay put; average earns $41,764 per year

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 80 percent of teachers stay at La Harpe Elementary School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

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Census Bureau: 82.9 percent of people in Mcdonough County were old enough to vote in 2020

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2021

Of the 30,107 citizens living in Mcdonough County in 2020, 24,963 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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One pharmacy technician license set to lapse in zip code 62356 during March

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2021

One pharmacy technician license set to lapse in zip code 62356 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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Crump Margaret (trustee) sells 21 Justin Drive, Jacksonville

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2021

On Feb. 26, 2021, Crump Margaret (trustee) sold their home at 21 Justin Drive, Jacksonville to Margaret Crump Crump Margaret (living trust) (trustee) for $268,950.

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Seven professional licenses set to lapse in zip code 62694 during March

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2021

Seven professional licenses are set to lapse in zip code 62694 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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R. Steven and Ellen Arnell sell 1075 Broadway St., Hamilton

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2021

On Feb. 26, 2021, R. Steven and Ellen Arnell sold their commercial property at 1075 Broadway St., Hamilton to Uhland Properties LLC for $52,000.

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Q3 2020 Recap: 1 parolee from Brown County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for release

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2021

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Brown County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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35.4 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Wheeler

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2021

35.4 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Wheeler in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Cris W. and Krissy L. Altgilbers acquire 236 Adams St., Carthage

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2021

On Feb. 26, 2021, Boyd M. and Beverly J. Baker purchased a home at 236 Adams St., Carthage from Cris W. and Krissy L. Altgilbers for $149,900.

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City of Bushnell City Council Met Jan. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 26, 2021

City of Bushnell City Council Met Monday, Jan. 18.

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Congressman wants Illinois public school students to return to in-person learning

By April Bamburg | Feb 25, 2021

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Illinois) said it is time to reopen schools in Illinois, given that the understanding about COVID-19 and its health impact has grown in the last 12 months.

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Census Bureau: 80 percent of people in Manchester were old enough to vote in 2020

By West Central Reporter | Feb 25, 2021

Of the 220 citizens living in Manchester in 2020, 176 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Census Bureau reports McDonough County population was 30,107 in 2020

By West Central Reporter | Feb 25, 2021

McDonough County had a population of 30,107 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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10.5 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Ferris

By West Central Reporter | Feb 25, 2021

10.5 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Ferris in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Q3 2020 Recap: 2 parolees from Brown County convicted of drug crimes set for release

By West Central Reporter | Feb 25, 2021

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Brown County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Three pharmacy technician licenses set to lapse in zip code 62638 during March

By West Central Reporter | Feb 25, 2021

Three pharmacy technician licenses set to lapse in zip code 62638 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.