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News from August 2024

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Morgan County in week ending July 27?

By West Central Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Brown County taxpayers give $13,575 in County Sales Tax in May

By West Central Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

In May, Brown 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 Greene County in week ending July 27?

By West Central Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Greene County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted 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 July 27?

By West Central Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Home prices in Morgan County increased

By West Central Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Morgan County rose by $16,600, while total sales decreased by 72.8%.

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9.8% of teachers are leaving their jobs at Pike County

By West Central Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

With an average salary of $45,000, 90.2% of teachers remain on their positions in Pike County schools, according to the 2023 three-year average.

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State representatives discuss future impacts on Lincoln following prison relocation plan

By West Central Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

On the “Have All Voted Who Wish” podcast, State Representative CD Davidsmeyer of Murrayville, co-chair of the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, and State Representative Bill Hauter of Morton, who represents the Lincoln area, discussed the potential impacts on the community following a significant state decision. Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) announced in March their intention to tear down and rebuild two prisons in poor condition: Stateville Correctional Center for men in Crest Hill outside of Joliet, and Logan...

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Western Illinois baseball announces annual golf outing date

By West Central Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

The Western Illinois baseball program has announced the date for its annual golf outing this fall. The event is scheduled for September 21 at Harry Mussatto Golf Course in Macomb.

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Five Western Illinois football players named to preseason All Big South-OVC team

By West Central Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois football team received recognition from Phil Steele/Draftscout.com with five players named to the 2024 Phil Steele/Draftscout.com Preseason All Big South-OVC Team on Friday.

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Teacher retention rate in Calhoun County around 85% per year

By West Central Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

With an average salary of $45,000, 85% of teachers remain on their positions in Calhoun County schools, according to the 2023 three-year average.

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Morgan County responsible for 38th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

By West Central Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

Morgan County residents paid $490,687 in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per county in May.

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1 gas station in cities throughout McDonough County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 27

By West Central Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McDonough County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Greene County in week ending July 27?

By West Central Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Scott County in Q2?

By West Central Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Scott County as of the second quarter of 2024.

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Brown County residents pay $13,146 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By West Central Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McDonough County in week ending July 27?

By West Central Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout McDonough County was found at five gas stations in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Brown County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 27

By West Central Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Brown County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Schuyler County median home valuation prices fell by 44.2% in Q2

By West Central Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2024 in Schuyler County fell by $111,000, while total sales increased by 28.6%.

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Western Illinois men’s soccer announces schedule for inaugural OVC season

By West Central Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

Western Illinois Men’s Soccer has unveiled its 2024 schedule, marking the team's transition from The Summit League to the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). This season introduces new opponents for the Leathernecks, including first-time matches against Liberty and Incarnate Word, as well as a game against Houston Christian—their first encounter since 1985.

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Leatherneck Women’s Soccer reveals full schedule for upcoming season

By West Central Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

Western Illinois Women's Soccer is set to begin its 2024 season this August, aiming to build on a 2023 season where they earned points in over half of their conference matches.