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News from April 2024

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Western Illinois men's golf team finishes season at OVC Championship

By West Central Reporter | Apr 23, 2024

The Western Illinois men's golf team concluded their season by participating in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship, where they secured an 8th place finish. The team's performance improved during the final round, allowing them to ascend the leaderboard.

Western Illinois University prepares for competition at Drake Relays

By West Central Reporter | Apr 23, 2024

Western Illinois University's men's and women's outdoor track and field teams are set to compete in the prestigious Drake Relays this week. The events, taking place from Wednesday to Saturday, will see Leatherneck athletes participating in 16 entries for women and 12 for men.

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Pike County taxpayers give $402,411 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

By West Central Reporter | Apr 22, 2024

In 2023, Pike County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Pike County collects $124,738 in County School Facility Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 22, 2024

In January, Pike County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hancock County in week ending Apr. 20?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Calhoun County in March?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 22, 2024

Cities within Calhoun County recorded three lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Brown County in March?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 22, 2024

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Brown County as of March.

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Pike County residents pay $26,647 in County Sales Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 22, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Morgan County in week ending Apr. 20?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cass County County Education: 1,032 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Apr 22, 2024

In Cass County County schools, 1,032 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Western Illinois begins four-game road trip amid strong season performances

By West Central Reporter | Apr 22, 2024

Western Illinois University baseball team is embarking on a four-game road trip, with matches scheduled against the University of Illinois and Lindenwood.

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Carthage Elementary School District 317 in 2021-22 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 22, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Carthage Elementary School District 317 was $87,011 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $43,192, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Pike County: Cities registered 5 lawyers in good standing as of March

By West Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2024

Cities within Pike County recorded five lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Schuyler County as of March?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2024

There were five lawyers in good standing in cities within Schuyler County as of March.

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$34,624 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Pike County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2024

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

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Brown County residents pay $572,507 in County School Facility Tax in 2023

By West Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2024

In 2023, Brown County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Pike County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 20

By West Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 95% of Calhoun County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2024

In Calhoun County County schools, 566 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 82.4% more than teachers in Brown County Community Unit School District 1

By West Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Brown County Community Unit School District 1 was $87,552 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $48,011, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Morgan County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 20

By West Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.