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News from April 2024

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Franco's home run leads Western Illinois to comeback victory over SIUE

By West Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2024

Cesar Franco played a crucial role in Western Illinois' dramatic win over SIUE, delivering a game-winning performance in the final inning.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2024

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2024

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

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Morgan County taxpayers give $76,397 in County Sales Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Cass County in week ending Apr. 13?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Cass County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hancock County in week ending Apr. 13?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Schuyler County home sales in week ending April 13

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Schuyler County in the week ending April 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 109.9% more than teachers in Triopia Community Unit School District 27

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Triopia Community Unit School District 27 was $87,746 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $41,804, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Western Illinois falls short against SIUE despite late-game efforts

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2024

Western Illinois University's baseball team faced a challenging game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), ultimately falling short with an 11-9 loss in the second game of their series.

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Western Illinois shines at Iowa Musco Twilight Invitational

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2024

Western Illinois athletes participated in the Iowa Musco Twilight Invitational, with notable performances across various events. Pole vaulter Arnie Grunert excelled by setting a new school record with a vault of 17 feet, 4.5 inches, surpassing his previous record by 9.25 inches. This achievement ranks as the 24th-best performance in NCAA men's Division Track and Field this season.

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Western Illinois men's golf prepares for Ohio Valley Conference Tournament

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2024

The Western Illinois University Men's Golf team is set to compete in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament from April 21 to April 24 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The tournament will be held at the RTJ Golf Trail, a par 72 course ranging from 7,147 to 7,260 yards.

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There were 633 white students enrolled in Brown County County schools in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Apr 20, 2024

In Brown County County schools, 633 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Pike County taxpayers give $1.3 million in County School Facility Tax in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2024

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

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2022: Griggsville-Perry Community Unit School District 4 administrators rank 842nd in state for average pay

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2024

Administrators in Griggsville-Perry Community Unit School District 4 earn an average of $76,440 per year, ranking 842nd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Morgan County residents pay $127,044 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cass County in week ending Apr. 13?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cass County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Southern Township of Pittsfield: Precinct Pittsfield 3

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a West Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 538 voters in Southern Township of Pittsfield: Precinct Pittsfield 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central Township of Fairmount: Precinct Fairmount 1 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a West Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 81 voters in Central Township of Fairmount: Precinct Fairmount 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Senator McClure Passes Legislation to Help Wastewater Utility Customers

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2024

State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) has advanced legislation designed to reduce costs for customers of non-profit wastewater treatment utilities.“This bill will put wastewater treatment facilities in the same category as water treatment facilities. That will save customers money and make the laws of our state more consistent,” said Senator McClure.Senate Bill 2859 updates how not-for-profit wastewater treatment facilities are valued. Under current law, those facilities are assessed with higher values, which leads to higher tax assessments, and typically those...

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Western Illinois women's tennis ends season at OVC quarterfinals

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2024

The Western Illinois women's tennis team concluded its season with a defeat in the quarterfinals of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament. The match against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville ended 4-0 in favor of SIUE, held in St. Louis.