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News from April 2023

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release one inmate sentenced in Hancock County during week ending April 22

By West Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Hancock County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 22.

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How many Scott County students failed their English exams in 2022?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2023

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

A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met Feb. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 21, 2023

A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met Wednesday, Feb. 15

McDonough County Board met Feb. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 21, 2023

McDonough County Board met Wednesday, Feb. 15

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Analysis: 79.2 percent of Schuyler County public high school students failed 2022 state English exam

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2023

Nearly 8 in 10 Schuyler County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

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2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Scott County?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2023

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

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New Schuyler County residents in 2019

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2023

Schuyler County saw 155 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2023

Schuyler County saw 155 people migrate from within the state during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Western Illinois prepares for competition amid cancellations

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2023

The Western Illinois track and field teams are set to compete at the Meet of Champions in Rock Island on Friday. Initially, the Leathernecks were scheduled to participate in Iowa City on Saturday, but the Musco Twilight Invite was canceled due to bad weather.

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$29,761 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Pike County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2023

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

Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 Board of Education met Feb. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 20, 2023

Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 Board of Education met Wednesday, Feb. 15

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met March 21

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 20, 2023

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met Tuesday, March 21

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Analysis: 77 percent of students in Pike County schools failed state English exam in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2023

Nearly 8 in 10 Pike County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

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Pike County collects $39,004 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2023

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

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How many people moved to Pike County in 2019?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2023

Pike County saw 239 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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How many people moved to Pike County in 2019 from the same state?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2023

Pike County saw 146 people migrate from within the state during 2019, a decrease from the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Schuyler County?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2023

There were 23 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Schuyler County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Feb. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 19, 2023

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Wednesday, Feb. 15

City of Hamilton City Council met March 20

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 19, 2023

City of Hamilton City Council met Monday, March 20

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Morgan County sees influx of 704 people in 2019

By West Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2023

Morgan County saw 704 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.