West Central Reporter

There were three offenders living in Schuyler County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

Pike County ranks 57th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

Pike County residents paid $267,089 in sales taxes, ranking 57th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

Brown County residents pay $14,332 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

In January, Brown County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Calhoun County ranks 81st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

Calhoun County residents paid $103,591 in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

City of Hamilton City Council met March 6

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 3, 2023

City of Hamilton City Council met Monday, March 6

City of Bushnell City Council met March 6

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 3, 2023

City of Bushnell City Council met Monday, March 6

Q1 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Morgan County?

There were 10 offenders living in Morgan County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

Morgan County residents paid 37th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

Morgan County residents paid $541,528 in sales taxes, the 37th highest total paid per county in January.

Cass County taxpayers give $101,113 in County School Facility Tax in January

In January, Cass County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

$15,423 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Brown County

In January, Brown County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q1 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Pike County?

There were six offenders living in Pike County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the West Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Top 10 Hancock County home sales for March 2023

These are the top 10 home sales for Hancock County in March 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

Hancock County median home valuation prices rose by 19.6% in March 2023 compared to March 2022

In March 2023, the median sale price of a home in Hancock County rose by $13,750 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 5.9%.

Brown County collects $15,617 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

In January, Brown County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

McDonough County responsible for 36th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

McDonough County residents paid $553,600 in sales taxes, the 36th highest total paid per county in January.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release one inmate sentenced in Pike County during week ending March 1