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News from August 2023

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Western Illinois wins first game of season against Chicago State

By West Central Reporter | Aug 20, 2023

Western Illinois University secured its first victory of the season against Chicago State on Sunday. The match took place at Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep in Chicago, where junior transfer Sachiko Gamo scored the decisive goal in the 68th minute.

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$18,959 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Morgan County

By West Central Reporter | Aug 20, 2023

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

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Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 enrollment in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Aug 19, 2023

Enrollment at Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Morgan County home sales during week ending Aug. 12

By West Central Reporter | Aug 19, 2023

There were 12 reported residential sales in Morgan County in the week ending Aug. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By West Central Reporter | Aug 19, 2023

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

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Week ending Aug. 12: Hancock County home sales

By West Central Reporter | Aug 19, 2023

There were three reported residential sales in Hancock County in the week ending Aug. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Morgan County collects $109,834 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By West Central Reporter | Aug 19, 2023

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

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Brown County ranks 83rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during May

By West Central Reporter | Aug 18, 2023

Brown County residents paid $80,573 in sales taxes, ranking 83rd in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

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Macomb Community Unit School District 185 enrollment in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Aug 18, 2023

Enrollment at Macomb Community Unit School District 185 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Morgan County home valuation prices rose in July 2023 compared to the same period in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Aug 18, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Morgan County rose by $30,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales remained unchanged.

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McDonough County taxpayers give $239,093 in County School Facility Tax in May

By West Central Reporter | Aug 18, 2023

In May, McDonough County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

McDonough County Board Finance Committee met June 14

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 18, 2023

McDonough County Board Finance Committee met Wednesday, June 14

McDonough County Board Human Resources and Planning Committee met July 13

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 18, 2023

McDonough County Board Human Resources and Planning Committee met Thursday, July 13

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Schuyler County collects $7,898 in County Sales Tax in May

By West Central Reporter | Aug 17, 2023

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

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McDonough County residents pay $178,460 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By West Central Reporter | Aug 17, 2023

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

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Miller on Biden’s hasty exit from Afghanistan: ‘We will never forget’

By West Central Reporter Report | Aug 17, 2023

On the second anniversary of the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan, Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., voiced criticism of the move, citing the loss of 13 service members, the release of thousands of prisoners and the abandonment of billions in military equipment to the Taliban.

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Weaver: 'Our billionaire governor’s rejection of clean-energy cost relief is a clear demonstration he is out of touch with hardworking Illinois families'

By West Central Reporter Report | Aug 17, 2023

Rep. Travis Weaver reacted to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's veto of Senate Bill 76 in an Aug. 14 Facebook post. That bill would have allowed the construction of a new nuclear power plant and for issuance of certificates of necessity for these projects.

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2021-22 school year sees 3,131 students enrolled at Jacksonville School District 117

By West Central Reporter | Aug 17, 2023

Enrollment at Jacksonville School District 117 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

McDonough County Elms/Building & Grounds Committee met June 13

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 17, 2023

McDonough County Elms/Building & Grounds Committee met Tuesday, June 13

McDonough County Board Finance/Insurance Committee met July 12

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 17, 2023

McDonough County Board Finance/Insurance Committee met Wednesday, July 12