April, 2024 Stories | West Central Reporter

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hancock County in week ending Apr. 20?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 26, 2024

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

There were 3,468 white students enrolled in Morgan County County schools in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Apr 26, 2024

In Morgan County County schools, 3,468 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Pike County in week ending Apr. 20

By West Central Reporter | Apr 26, 2024

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

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 in 2021-22 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 26, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 was $81,822 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $41,328, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Calhoun County collects $163,630 in County Sales Tax in 2023

By West Central Reporter | Apr 25, 2024

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

Schuyler County residents pay $9,822 in County Sales Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 25, 2024

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

There were 2,511 white students enrolled in McDonough County County schools in 2021-22 school year

By West Central Reporter | Apr 25, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 80.4% of students enrolled in McDonough County County school districts identified as white.

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

By West Central Reporter | Apr 25, 2024

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

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 in 2021-22 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 25, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 was $81,864 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $44,478, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Senator McClure Passes Legislation to Educate Drivers about Hazardous Materials to Prevent Future Tragedies

By West Central Reporter | Apr 25, 2024

The Illinois Senate has passed legislation in response to a deadly accident in the 54th Senate District involving a tanker carrying 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia that killed 5 people and injured 11. State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) filed the legislation at the request of Effingham County officials. The bill is designed to educate drivers about the dangers of hazardous materials that vehicles are transporting on Illinois roadways.“My hope is that drivers, especially younger drivers, will be educated on how deadly even minor crashes can be that involve...