April, 2022 Stories | West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board Finance Committee met Feb. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 6, 2022

McDonough County Board Finance Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 9.

McDonough County Board Elms/Building and Grounds Committee met Feb. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 6, 2022

McDonough County Board Elms/Building and Grounds Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 8.

Hancock County residents pay $29,428 in County Sales Tax in March

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

This is a decrease from the month before.

Hancock County officials report 48 coronavirus deaths, with 4,375 confirmed cases

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

There have been 4,375 confirmed coronavirus cases in Hancock County as of April 5, with 48 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Bushnell residents pay $6,919 in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax in March

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

This is a decrease from the month before.

Pike County officials report 65 coronavirus deaths, with 5,019 confirmed cases

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

There have been 5,019 confirmed coronavirus cases in Pike County as of April 5, with 65 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Schuyler County officials report 17 coronavirus deaths, with 1,952 confirmed cases

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

There have been 1,952 confirmed coronavirus cases in Schuyler County as of April 5, with 17 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Cass County officials report 35 coronavirus deaths, with 4,607 confirmed cases

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

There have been 4,607 confirmed coronavirus cases in Cass County as of April 5, with 35 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Q1 2022 Recap: 1 parolee from Hancock County convicted of crimes against persons set for release

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Hancock County released on parole during the first quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Best gifts for Cass County wine lovers

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so West Central Reporter has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

Analysis: Hamilton administrators rank 632nd in state for average pay

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

Administrators in Hamilton Community Consolidated School District 328 earn an average of $90,937 per year, ranking 632nd out of 864 districts in Illinois.

Q1 2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Calhoun County?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

There were two offenders living in Calhoun County released on parole during the first quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

Calhoun County officials report five coronavirus deaths, with 1,521 confirmed cases

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

There have been 1,521 confirmed coronavirus cases in Calhoun County as of April 5, with five deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Pour another one in Hancock County with these gifts for wine lovers

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so West Central Reporter has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

Scott County officials report 11 coronavirus deaths, with 1,254 confirmed cases

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

There have been 1,254 confirmed coronavirus cases in Scott County as of April 5, with 11 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Pour another one in Scott County with these gifts for wine lovers

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so West Central Reporter has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

Q1 2022 Recap: 2 parolees from Hancock County convicted of drug crimes set for release

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2022

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Hancock County released on parole during the first quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.