August, 2023 Stories | West Central Reporter

Western Illinois cross country teams start season with home invitational

By West Central Reporter | Aug 31, 2023

The Western Illinois men's and women's cross country teams are set to begin their season by hosting the Western Illinois Alumni Cross Country Invitational. The event will take place at Spring Lake Park, starting with the women's race at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Last year, the Leatherneck women claimed victory in this event, while the men secured second place behind Bradley.

2021-22 school year sees 457 students enrolled at Southeastern Community Unit School District 337

By West Central Reporter | Aug 31, 2023

Enrollment at Southeastern Community Unit School District 337 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Western narrowly defeated by Loyola in Chicago soccer match

By West Central Reporter | Aug 31, 2023

Western's defense held firm for 81 minutes before Loyola managed to score the first goal of the game. The Ramblers had a strong performance, recording 25 shots with 11 on target. Leatherneck goalie Isabel Navas Rodriguez was tested throughout but made eight saves, allowing only one goal.

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met June 27

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 31, 2023

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met Tuesday, June 27

City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met July 31

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 31, 2023

City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met Monday, July 31

Carrollton Community Unit School District 1 enrollment in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Aug 30, 2023

Enrollment at Carrollton Community Unit School District 1 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Western Illinois soccer faces tough road challenges at Loyola and Milwaukee

By West Central Reporter | Aug 30, 2023

Western Illinois University's soccer team is preparing for two road matches against Loyola Chicago and Milwaukee. The Leathernecks will face the Loyola Ramblers on Thursday, August 31 at 7 p.m. CT at Loyola Soccer Park in Chicago, IL. They will then travel to Engelmann Stadium in Milwaukee, WI to play the Milwaukee Panthers on Sunday, September 3 at 1 p.m. CT.

City of Jacksonville City Council met June 26

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 30, 2023

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, June 26

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met July 31

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 30, 2023

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met Monday, July 31

How many students are enrolled at Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 in 2021-22 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Aug 29, 2023

Enrollment at Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Jacksonville City Council met July 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 29, 2023

City of Jacksonville City Council met 6 p.m. Monday, July 24.

Rodriguez earns OVC goalkeeper award again

By West Central Reporter | Aug 29, 2023

Isabel Navas Rodriguez has been recognized as the Ohio Valley Conference's Goalkeeper of the Week for the second consecutive time. The Western Illinois senior goalkeeper achieved this honor following her performance against Northern Iowa, where she secured a 0-0 draw with six saves, marking her second shutout of the season.