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News from April 2024

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Calhoun County residents rank 89th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2024

Calhoun County residents paid $71,916 in sales taxes, ranking 89th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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How did Central SE City of Warsaw: Precinct Warsaw Iii residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a West Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 311 voters in Central SE City of Warsaw: Precinct Warsaw Iii cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Analysis: Warsaw Community Unit School District 316 administrators rank 691st in state for average pay in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2024

Administrators in Warsaw Community Unit School District 316 earn an average of $91,725 per year, ranking 691st in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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School administrators earns 99.8% more on average than teachers in Virginia Community Unit School District 64 in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Virginia Community Unit School District 64 was $105,918 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $53,015, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Pike County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 30

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Cass County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 30

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Cass County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Western Illinois gears up for WIU Intercollegiate golf tournament

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2024

The Western Illinois Women's Golf team is set to compete in the WIU Intercollegiate tournament at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, on April 5-6. This event follows their recent participation in the Butler Don Benbow Spring Invitational held in Oldsmar, Florida, where they finished in 11th place.

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Pike County collects $398,501 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2024

In 2022, Pike County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Leatherneck Volleyball Camp opens registration for summer skill development

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2024

Registration is now available for the 2024 Leatherneck Volleyball Camp in Macomb, Illinois. The camp offers various sessions designed to enhance volleyball skills for students from first through twelfth grade.

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WIU hosts intercollegiate golf tournament at TPC Deere Run

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2024

Western Illinois University is set to host the WIU Intercollegiate golf tournament on April 5-6 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. The course is a par 71 and spans 6,804 yards. Rounds one and two are scheduled for April 5, with round three taking place on April 6.

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Hancock County ranks 87th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2024

Hancock County residents paid $79,692 in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Walker: Precinct Walker

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a West Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 165 voters in Central Township of Walker: Precinct Walker cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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1 less lawyer practicing in cities in Hancock County in March

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2024

There was one less active legal license in cities within Hancock County in March compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Greene County in week ending Mar. 30

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2022: Jacksonville School District 117 administrators rank 688th in state for average pay

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2024

Administrators in Jacksonville School District 117 earn an average of $91,922 per year, ranking 688th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Prairie State taxes: Schuyler County residents rank 82nd in total sales taxes paid for January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2024

Schuyler County residents paid $106,704 in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Morgan County in week ending Mar. 30

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Brown County taxpayers give $15,245 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2024

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

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Franklin Community Unit School District 1 in 2021-22 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Franklin Community Unit School District 1 was $115,430 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $47,876, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Lommel sets new record, earns OVC Male Co-Track Athlete of the Week

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2024

Logan Lommel made a notable impact in his spring season debut for the Western Illinois University (WIU) track and field team. Competing at the WashU Distance Carnival, Lommel set a new school record in the 3000-meter steeplechase, finishing with a time of 8:58.10. This achievement surpassed his previous record from last year.