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City of Hamilton City Council met Nov. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 26, 2023

City of Hamilton City Council met Monday, Nov. 20

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Virginia Community Unit School District 64: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Dec 25, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 35.5% of Virginia Community Unit School District 64 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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$36,245 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in September for Schuyler County

By West Central Reporter | Dec 25, 2023

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

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City of Jacksonville City Council met Oct. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 25, 2023

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, Oct. 23

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City of Rushville City Council met Nov. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 25, 2023

City of Rushville City Council met Monday, Nov. 20

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Western Community Unit School District 12: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Dec 24, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 37.1% of Western Community Unit School District 12 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cass County residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2022

By West Central Reporter | Dec 24, 2023

Cass County residents paid $2.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per county in 2022.

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Schuyler County collects $7,123 in County Sales Tax in September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 24, 2023

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

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25?

By West Central Reporter | Dec 23, 2023

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25.

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Schuyler County taxpayers give $10,296 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 23, 2023

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

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By West Central Reporter | Dec 23, 2023

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

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Hancock County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Dec. 16

By West Central Reporter | Dec 23, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Hancock County in the week ending Dec. 16, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Prairie State taxes: Brown County residents rank 85th in total sales taxes paid for September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 23, 2023

Brown County residents paid $80,874 in sales taxes, ranking 85th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

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Triopia Community Unit School District 27: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Dec 23, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 40.5% of Triopia Community Unit School District 27 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

McDonough County Board met Oct. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 23, 2023

McDonough County Board met Wednesday, Oct. 18

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Virginia Community Unit School District 64 in 2021-22 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Dec 22, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 46.1% of Virginia Community Unit School District 64 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Census Bureau: 1.6% of people in Brown County identified as multiracial in 2021

By West Central Reporter | Dec 22, 2023

Of the 6,330 citizens living in Brown County in 2021, 98.4% said they were only one race, while 1.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Greene County collects $8,421 in County Sales Tax in September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 22, 2023

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

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Pike County residents pay $118,807 in County School Facility Tax in September

By West Central Reporter | Dec 22, 2023

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

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Public Opinion Poll Reveals Concerns About Nation and State

By West Central Reporter | Dec 22, 2023

A recent poll conducted on December 22, 2023, sought to determine the biggest issue facing our nation and state. The survey, which required respondents to select from a list of options, shed light on the concerns that are top of mind for the public.One of the choices presented to the participants was the economy. Many individuals expressed their worries about the financial stability of the nation and state. John Smith, a respondent, stated, "The economy is a major concern for me. We need to address the rising cost of living and create more job opportunities for our...