April, 2023 Stories | West Central Reporter

$112,266 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Morgan County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2023

In January, Morgan County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

2019 Migration: How many people moved to Hancock County from the same state?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2023

161 people from across the state moved to Hancock County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

2019 Migration: How many people moved to Hancock County?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2023

348 people moved to Hancock County during 2019, a decrease from the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Mcdonough County?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2023

There were eight offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Mcdonough County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

How many people moved to Pike County in 2019 from across the U.S.?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2023

93 people from across the country moved to Pike County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Schuyler County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Schuyler County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Week ending April 15: one inmate sentenced in Morgan County to be released

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Morgan County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 15.

New Greene County residents in 2019

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2023

Greene County saw 186 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

The new Greene County residents who came from the same state in 2019

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2023

Greene County saw 163 people migrate from within the state during 2019, a decrease from the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Analysis: 86.9 percent of students in Greene County schools failed state English exam in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2023

Nearly 9 in 10 Greene County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Hancock County?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2023

There were 10 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Hancock County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2023

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

McDonough County collects $259,570 in County School Facility Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2023

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

Morgan County sees influx of 160 people from across the country in 2019

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2023

160 people from across the country moved to Morgan County during 2019, a decrease from the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Western Illinois finishes strong at Hawkeye Invitational ahead of championship

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2023

Western Illinois University participated in the Hawkeye Invitational in Iowa City for their final regular season tournament, finishing 12th with a total score of 905 over three rounds. The team showed improvement as the tournament progressed, starting with a score of 306 in the first round, improving to 302 in the second, and achieving their best score of 297 in the third. The Leathernecks recorded an eagle and 33 birdies throughout the competition.