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News from May 2023

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By West Central Reporter | May 27, 2023

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

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Home sales in Morgan County in week ending May 20

By West Central Reporter | May 27, 2023

There were four reported residential sales in Morgan County in the week ending May 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Schools across Henderson County ranks 36th in truancy rate during 2021-2022 school year

By West Central Reporter | May 27, 2023

Schools among Henderson County had the 36th highest truancy rate of 12.6% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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$33,254 in County School Facility Tax collected in February for Schuyler County

By West Central Reporter | May 27, 2023

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

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How many inmates sentenced in Morgan County will be released during week ending May 27?

By West Central Reporter | May 26, 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 May 27.

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Schuyler County collects $32,748 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By West Central Reporter | May 26, 2023

In February, Schuyler County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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What is the highest percentage of truancy in schools among McDonough County during 2021-2022 school year?

By West Central Reporter | May 26, 2023

Schools among McDonough County had the 26th highest truancy rate of 15% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Western Illinois looks ahead after Brown's NCAA Regionals performance

By West Central Reporter | May 26, 2023

Western Illinois University's Richard Brown concluded his season at the NCAA West Regional Qualifier, competing in the 800 meters and securing 43rd place overall. Although he did not advance to the next round, the Leatherneck track and field team remains optimistic about their progress this season.

A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met March 24

By Philip Gonzales | May 26, 2023

A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met Thursday, March 24

Brown County Community Unit School District 1 Board met April 24

By Philip Gonzales | May 26, 2023

Brown County Community Unit School District 1 Board met Monday, April 24

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Schuyler County taxpayers give $3,991 in County Sales Tax in February

By West Central Reporter | May 25, 2023

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

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Top 100 Morgan County home sales for 2022

By West Central Reporter | May 25, 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Morgan County in 2022, calculated for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

Brown County Community Unit School District 1 Board met March 20

By Philip Gonzales | May 25, 2023

Brown County Community Unit School District 1 Board met Monday, March 20

A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met April 19

By Philip Gonzales | May 25, 2023

A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 19

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Schuyler County residents pay $9,513 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By West Central Reporter | May 24, 2023

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

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'We are no longer having an open discussion on major issues': Davidsmeyer calls out Democrats over budget failure

By West Central Reporter Report | May 24, 2023

In a May 19 social media post, Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Jacksonville, targeted Democrats, who despite having a supermajority could not get a budget done before a deadline they set for themselves.

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Top 10 Schuyler County home sales for 2022

By West Central Reporter | May 24, 2023

These are the top 10 home sales for Schuyler County in 2022, calculated for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Brown County Community Unit School District 1 Board met April 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 24, 2023

Brown County Community Unit School District 1 Board met 5:45 p.m. Monday, April 24.

City of Bushnell City Council met March 20

By Philip Gonzales | May 24, 2023

City of Bushnell City Council met Monday, March 20

City of Greenville Board of Adjustments met April 18

By Philip Gonzales | May 24, 2023

City of Greenville Board of Adjustments met Tuesday, April 18