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News from October 2023

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 28, 2023

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 21

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Schuyler County collects $38,878 in County School Facility Tax in July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 27, 2023

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

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Brown County residents pay $5,794 in County Sales Tax in July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 27, 2023

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

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Western Illinois falls to Tennessee Tech despite Keyana Cruse's double-double

By West Central Reporter | Oct 27, 2023

Western Illinois University faced a challenging match against Tennessee Tech on Friday, October 27, 2023. The game, held at Western Hall in Macomb, ended with the visiting Golden Eagles securing victory over the Leathernecks.

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Hancock County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Oct 27, 2023

In Hancock County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Public Opinion on State and Local Law Enforcement Working with Federal Officials on Immigration

By West Central Reporter | Oct 27, 2023

Oct 27, 2023Illinois, like many states, is facing important challenges that require tough decisions to be made. To ensure that the voices of the people are heard, it is crucial for elected officials to understand the issues that are most important to their constituents. That is why one Illinois representative is seeking public opinion on the topic of state and local law enforcement working with federal officials to track down immigrants who are in the state illegally.In a recent poll, residents were asked to share their opinion on this matter. The options provided...

Western Illinois teams debut at OVC cross country championships

By West Central Reporter | Oct 27, 2023

The Western Illinois cross country teams are set to compete in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Championships for the first time this Saturday. The event will take place at Morehead State in the Appalachian Mountains. The men's team will participate in an 8k race starting at 8 a.m., followed by the women's 6k race at 9 a.m. This marks the university's debut appearance at an OVC Championship, with aspirations to secure a top position.

City of Bushnell City Council met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2023

City of Bushnell City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Sept. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 27, 2023

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 20

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Schuyler County taxpayers give $38,561 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 26, 2023

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

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Western Illinois volleyball loses to Tennessee Tech in four-set match

By West Central Reporter | Oct 26, 2023

Western Illinois University's volleyball team faced a challenging match against Tennessee Tech on Thursday night, ultimately falling in four sets. The Leathernecks' conference record now stands at 6-5.

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Brown County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Oct 26, 2023

In Brown County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Hamilton City Council met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2023

City of Hamilton City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

McDonough County Board met Sept. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2023

McDonough County Board met Wednesday, Sept. 20

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Calhoun County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Oct 25, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in Calhoun County student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Western Illinois hosts Tennessee Tech for two-day volleyball series

By West Central Reporter | Oct 25, 2023

Western Illinois University (WIU) is set to host Tennessee Tech in a volleyball matchup on Thursday and Friday, October 26-27, in Macomb, Illinois. The Leathernecks aim to build on their recent performances as they continue their Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) campaign.

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$11,298 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Schuyler County

By West Central Reporter | Oct 25, 2023

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

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Hammond Urges Repeal of TRUST Act to End Illinois' Sanctuary State Status

By West Central Reporter | Oct 25, 2023

Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) is pushing for the repeal of the TRUST Act in order to put an end to Illinois' status as a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. During a news conference at the Statehouse, held as part of the Fall 2023 Veto Session of the Illinois General Assembly, Hammond emphasized the significant financial burden imposed by the state's healthcare benefits program for undocumented immigrants, which amounts to a staggering $831 million.Hammond firmly believes that repealing the TRUST Act is in the best interest of Illinois and...

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Davidsmeyer Files Bill to End Illinois’ Sanctuary for Undocumented Immigrants

By West Central Reporter | Oct 25, 2023

State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer has introduced a bill to repeal the TRUST Act, which designates Illinois as a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. The TRUST Act, implemented in 2017, prevents local law enforcement agencies in Illinois from participating in immigration enforcement.Rep. Davidsmeyer argues that the surge in migrants coming to Illinois cannot be ignored, and that the state has become a safe haven for illegal immigrants. He asserts that Illinois offers free healthcare benefits, driver's licenses, housing assistance, and other taxpayer-funded...

City of Rushville City Council met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 25, 2023

City of Rushville City Council met Monday, Aug. 21