August, 2024 Stories | West Central Reporter

Analysis: 62.3% of students in Schuyler County schools failed English exam in 2023

By West Central Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

More than 6 in 10 Schuyler County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023 SAT.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Hancock County in week ending Aug. 24

By West Central Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Jacksonville Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Sept. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 31, 2024

City of Jacksonville Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4

City of Jacksonville Plan Commission will meet Sept. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 31, 2024

City of Jacksonville Plan Commission will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4

Western Illinois falls to Northern Illinois in season opener

By West Central Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

DEKALB, Ill. – The Western Illinois University football team opened its season with a defeat on Saturday, falling to Northern Illinois University 54-15.

WIU volleyball ends Huskie Invitational with close defeat

By West Central Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

The Leatherneck volleyball team of Western Illinois University (WIU) concluded their participation in the Huskie Invitational with a loss against Milwaukee. The match was tightly contested, featuring 40 ties and 15 lead changes. Keyana Cruse led WIU offensively with 29 kills, while Maggie Craker contributed with 45 assists. Elizabeth Ziegler added to the offensive efforts with 13 kills. On defense, Cruse also led in digs, recording 31.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in McDonough County in week ending Aug. 17?

By West Central Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McDonough County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Greene County in week ending Aug. 17?

By West Central Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Village of Western Springs Joint Review Board met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2024

Village of Western Springs Joint Review Board met Monday, Aug. 26

Scott County collects $5,704 in County Sales Tax in May

By West Central Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

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

How many students failed their English exams in Pike County in 2023?

By West Central Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Nearly 6 in 10 Pike County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023 SAT.

Western Illinois volleyball ends five-year drought with win over Northern Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

It has been five years since the Western Illinois University (WIU) Volleyball team won a regular season opening game. This streak ended as the Leathernecks defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies in four sets with scores of 25-20, 20-25, 25-18, and 25-23.

Western Illinois cross country team opens season strong at Eastern Illinois Walt Crawford Open

By West Central Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

In the season opener for the Western Illinois cross country team on Friday, weather played a key role for all teams.

Western Illinois begins football season with new head coach Joe Davis

By West Central Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Western Illinois University football team will commence its 2024 season on Saturday afternoon with an away game against Northern Illinois in DeKalb, Illinois. The match is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Pittsfield and White Hall students celebrate summer reading achievements

By West Central Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

We had our pizza parties in Pittsfield and White Hall on Thursday and Friday, celebrating our summer readers. Pizza, chips, cookies, and a lot of little smiles!!

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Hancock County in week ending Aug. 17

By West Central Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Macomb Planning Commission met Aug. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 29, 2024

City of Macomb Planning Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 28

City of Dallas City Council met Aug. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 29, 2024

City of Dallas City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 28

South Dakota State defeats Western Illinois three-nil in home opener

By West Central Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

The 2024 Western Illinois Women's Soccer team played its first regular season game at John MacKenzie Alumni Field on Thursday evening, welcoming former conference foe South Dakota State to Macomb. The Jackrabbits were dominant in the match, jumping out to an early lead and holding on for a three-nil victory.