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$5,683 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Scott County

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

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

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Report reveals Black students face more discipline at Jacksonville High School in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

Black students, constituting 8.4% or 71 of Jacksonville High School's total student population of 848, accounted for 123 out of the 377 total suspensions (32.6%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly 1.7 suspensions per student, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Poll Question of the Week - Dec. 1: What Was the Best Part of This Year's Thanksgiving?

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

Nov 28, 2023In an effort to gauge the sentiments of constituents, a question of the week has been posed to gather opinions on various topics. The current question focuses on Thanksgiving and seeks to determine the best part of this year's celebration.The options provided for respondents to choose from are: Friends & Family, Food, and Relaxing. This question aims to shed light on what people value the most during the Thanksgiving holiday.As the poll is ongoing, it will be interesting to see the results and gain insight into the preferences and experiences of...

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City of Jacksonville Cemeteries Board of Managers met October 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 28, 2023

City of Jacksonville Cemeteries Board of Managers met 8:30 a.m. Friday, October 20.

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Cass County ranks 60th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

Cass County residents paid $217,705 in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met Sept. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 28, 2023

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met Tuesday, Sept. 19

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met Oct. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 28, 2023

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 25

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Ryan Myers, former Christ The King High School standout, played on Monday, November 27 in NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Rodrick Payne, former East Ridge High School standout, played on Monday, November 27 in NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks lost 49-71 in their NCAA D1 game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Monday, November 27.

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On Monday, November 27, former Valley Center High School standout Joe Petrakis’ college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Madison, Wisconsin.

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On Monday, November 27, Charles Henderson High School standout Tay Knox competed in NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks lost 49-71 in their NCAA D1 game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Monday, November 27.

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Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School standout Dirin Birhiray’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Monday, November 27

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Madison, Wisconsin.

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On Monday, November 27, Wekiva High School standout Shay Davis competed in NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks lost 49-71 in their NCAA D1 game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Monday, November 27.

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On Monday, November 27, Springfield Southeast High School standout James Dent Jr. competed in NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks lost 49-71 in their NCAA D1 game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Monday, November 27.

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Logan High School standout Jacksun Hamilton’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Monday, November 27

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Madison, Wisconsin.

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On Monday, November 27, Waggener High School standout JJ Kalakon competed in NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks lost 49-71 in their NCAA D1 game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Monday, November 27.

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On Monday, November 27, former Fort Zumwalt North High School standout KJ Lee’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks lost 49-71 in their NCAA D1 game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Monday, November 27.

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De' Meiko Anderson, former North Community High School standout, played on Monday, November 27 in NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks lost 49-71 in their NCAA D1 game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Monday, November 27.

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Quinlan Bennett, former Proviso East High School standout, played on Monday, November 27 in NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks lost 49-71 in their NCAA D1 game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Monday, November 27.

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Rancho Bernardo High School Ptsa standout Drew Cisse’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Monday, November 27

By West Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks lost 49-71 in their NCAA D1 game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Monday, November 27.