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News from July 2023

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Pike County collects $32,929 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By West Central Reporter | Jul 22, 2023

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

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How many inmates sentenced in Pike County will be released during week ending July 22?

By West Central Reporter | Jul 22, 2023

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

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$8,566 in County Sales Tax collected in April for Brown County

By West Central Reporter | Jul 22, 2023

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

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Morgan County home sales in week ending July 15

By West Central Reporter | Jul 22, 2023

There were nine reported residential sales in Morgan County in the week ending July 15, according to BlockShopper.com.

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One inmate sentenced in Morgan County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections during week ending July 22

By West Central Reporter | Jul 21, 2023

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

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Morgan County residents pay $47,016 in County Sales Tax in April

By West Central Reporter | Jul 21, 2023

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

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How many companies in cities in Brown County received FDA inspections in Q2 2023?

By West Central Reporter | Jul 21, 2023

There was one company in a city associated with Brown County that received an FDA inspection in the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met May 17

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 21, 2023

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Wednesday, May 17

City of Greenville Board of Adjustments met June 20

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 21, 2023

City of Greenville Board of Adjustments met Tuesday, June 20

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Schulyer County State’s Attorney Laegeler: ‘I along with local law enforcement will work tirelessly and diligently to keep our citizens safe in view of this new law’

By West Central Reporter Report | Jul 20, 2023

Schuyler County State's Attorney Chuck Laegeler is disappointed in the reinstatement of the SAFE-T Act’s cashless bail provision known as the Pretrial Fairness Act.

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$111,798 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Morgan County

By West Central Reporter | Jul 20, 2023

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

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McDonough County ESDA & Claims Committee met June 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 20, 2023

McDonough County ESDA & Claims Committee met 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 20.

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met May 17

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 20, 2023

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Wednesday, May 17

City of Hamilton City Council met June 19

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 20, 2023

City of Hamilton City Council met Monday, June 19

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McDonough County collects $239,422 in County School Facility Tax in April

By West Central Reporter | Jul 19, 2023

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

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Weaver: 'I am very disappointed to see that No Cash Bail has been upheld by the Illinois Supreme Court'

By West Central Reporter Report | Jul 19, 2023

After plenty of fanfare and turmoil, a long-awaited decision by The Illinois State Supreme Court came out on July 18 that says ending cash bail, part of the SAFE-T Act touted by Democrats and opposed widely by Republicans, is constitutional. State Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) reacted on his website, voicing his opposition due to his opinion that it will increase crime and make neighborhoods less safe.

City of Greenville Board of Adjustments met May 16

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 19, 2023

City of Greenville Board of Adjustments met Thursday, May 16

City of Bushnell City Council met June 19

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 19, 2023

City of Bushnell City Council met Monday, June 19

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Morgan County home prices fall in June 2023 compared to June 2022

By West Central Reporter | Jul 18, 2023

In June 2023, the median sale price of a home in Morgan County fell by $3,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 9.8%.

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Calhoun County ranks 91st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during April

By West Central Reporter | Jul 18, 2023

Calhoun County residents paid $64,159 in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per county in April.