August, 2023 Stories | West Central Reporter

City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met July 24

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 24, 2023

City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met Monday, July 24

Pike County collects $16,945 in County Sales Tax in May

By West Central Reporter | Aug 23, 2023

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

Brown County Community Unit School District 1 welcomes 674 students in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Aug 23, 2023

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

Prairie State taxes: Calhoun County residents rank 90th in total sales taxes paid for May

By West Central Reporter | Aug 23, 2023

Calhoun County residents paid $54,937 in sales taxes, ranking 90th in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

Western Illinois prepares to face Northern Iowa after recent win

By West Central Reporter | Aug 23, 2023

Western Illinois University is set to face Northern Iowa in a soccer match scheduled for Thursday, August 24, at Macomb High School in Macomb, Illinois. Western Illinois enters the game with a 1-1 record this season. The Leathernecks lost their first match against Northern Illinois with a score of 3-0 but bounced back with a victory over Chicago State Cougars, winning 1-0. Sachiko Gamo scored the decisive goal in that game.

City of Greenville Board of Adjustments met June 20

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 23, 2023

City of Greenville Board of Adjustments met Tuesday, June 20

City of Waverly City Council met July 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 23, 2023

City of Waverly City Council met 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20.

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met July 19

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 23, 2023

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Wednesday, July 19

$70,085 in County School Facility Tax collected in May for Greene County

By West Central Reporter | Aug 22, 2023

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

Pike County taxpayers give $31,223 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By West Central Reporter | Aug 22, 2023

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

Navas Rodriguez honored as OVC Co-Goalkeeper after strong start

By West Central Reporter | Aug 22, 2023

WIU Goalkeeper Isabel Navas Rodriguez has been recognized as the Ohio Valley Conference Co-Goalkeeper of the Week following her performance in the opening week of the 2023 season. The announcement was made by the conference on Tuesday, August 22.

Leatherneck women's soccer match rescheduled due to heat

By West Central Reporter | Aug 22, 2023

Due to excessive heat, the women's soccer match between Western Illinois and Northern Iowa has been rescheduled to a 5:30 p.m. start on Thursday. Originally set for 4 p.m., the game will still take place at John A. MacKenzie Alumni Field in Macomb.

2021-22 school year sees 820 students enrolled at North Greene Unit School District 3

By West Central Reporter | Aug 22, 2023

Enrollment at North Greene Unit School District 3 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Rushville City Council met June 19

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 22, 2023

City of Rushville City Council met Monday, June 19

City of Macomb City Council met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 22, 2023

City of Macomb City Council met Monday, July 17

Morgan County residents pay $371,498 in County School Facility Tax in May

By West Central Reporter | Aug 21, 2023

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

Schuyler-Industry Community Unit School District 5 welcomes 927 students in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Aug 21, 2023

Enrollment at Schuyler-Industry Community Unit School District 5 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.