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News from December 2023

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Morgan County residents paid 37th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2022

By West Central Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

Morgan County residents paid $5.7 million in sales taxes, the 37th highest total paid per county in 2022.

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Hancock County taxpayers give $30,240 in County Sales Tax in September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

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

McDonough County Building & Grounds/Elms Committee met Oct. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 14, 2023

McDonough County Building & Grounds/Elms Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 10

McDonough County Board Human Resources and Planning Committee met Nov. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 14, 2023

McDonough County Board Human Resources and Planning Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 9

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from McDonough County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By West Central Reporter | Dec 13, 2023

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

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Greene County ranks 80th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 13, 2023

Greene County residents paid $101,026 in sales taxes, ranking 80th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

Aliyah Adams honored as OVC Indoor Field Athlete of the Week

By West Central Reporter | Dec 13, 2023

Western Illinois University athlete Aliyah Adams has been recognized for her outstanding performance in the indoor track and field season. She was named the Ohio Valley Conference's Indoor Field Athlete of the Week following her achievements at the Jimmy Grant Invitational.

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Hancock County residents pay $31,262 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 13, 2023

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

City of Jacksonville City Council met Oct. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 13, 2023

City of Jacksonville City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 10

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City of Greenville Library Board met Nov. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 13, 2023

City of Greenville Library Board met Thursday, Nov. 9

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Q3 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Hancock County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By West Central Reporter | Dec 12, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Hancock County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Calhoun County residents pay $25,685 in County School Facility Tax in September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 12, 2023

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

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Hancock County home prices fell in November 2023 compared to November 2022

By West Central Reporter | Dec 12, 2023

In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in Hancock County fell by $29,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 28.6%.

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$72,266 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Greene County

By West Central Reporter | Dec 12, 2023

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

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City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met Oct. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 12, 2023

City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met Thursday, Oct. 9

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City of Pittsfield City Council met November 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 12, 2023

City of Pittsfield City Council met 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 7.

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City of Waverly City Council met Nov. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 12, 2023

City of Waverly City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 7

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$151,857 in County Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Brown County

By West Central Reporter | Dec 11, 2023

In 2022, Brown County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Greene County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By West Central Reporter | Dec 11, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes living in Greene County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Which Brown County school had biggest enrollment in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Dec 11, 2023

Brown County Elementary School stood out in Brown County with 272 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.