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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 4?

By West Central Reporter | Dec 2, 2023

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 4.

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Q3 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Hancock County?

By West Central Reporter | Dec 2, 2023

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

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By West Central Reporter | Dec 2, 2023

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

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Cass County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Dec 2, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, Beardstown Junior/Senior High School had the biggest enrollment among Cass County schools.

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Brown County collects $10,269 in County Sales Tax in September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 2, 2023

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

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Brown County residents pay $46,535 in County School Facility Tax in September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 2, 2023

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

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Pike County residents rank 59th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 2, 2023

Pike County residents paid $228,156 in sales taxes, ranking 59th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

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Western Illinois track teams excel at Purdue Northwest Collegiate Invitational

By West Central Reporter | Dec 2, 2023

The Western Illinois University (WIU) men's and women's indoor track and field teams began their season with notable performances at the Purdue Northwest Collegiate Invitational in Chicago. The Leathernecks secured first place in five events, showcasing their competitive edge.

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Hancock County home sales during week ending Nov. 25

By West Central Reporter | Dec 2, 2023

There were three reported residential sales in Hancock County in the week ending Nov. 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 2, 2023

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, Sept. 25

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Q3 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Pike County?

By West Central Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

There were 17 offenders living in Pike County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Home prices in Hancock County increased

By West Central Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2023 in Hancock County rose by $13,000, while total sales decreased by 13.5%.

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Morgan County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

Jacksonville High School stood out in Morgan County with 848 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Brown County taxpayers give $12,494 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

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

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McDonough County residents paid 34th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

McDonough County residents paid $547,808 in sales taxes, the 34th highest total paid per county in September.

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Census Bureau: 5.4% of people in Cass County identified as multiracial in 2021

By West Central Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

Of the 13,058 citizens living in Cass County in 2021, 94.6% said they were only one race, while 5.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

Morgan County Board met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 1, 2023

Morgan County Board met Monday, Sept. 25

A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met Sept. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 1, 2023

A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 20

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Ryan Myers, former Christ The King High School standout, played on Thursday, November 30 in NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

The Western Illinois Leathernecks won 92-40 in their NCAA D1 game against the Hannibal-LaGrange Trojans on Thursday, November 30.

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On Thursday, November 30, former East Ridge High School standout Rodrick Payne’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By West Central Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

The game took place in Macomb, Illinois.