West Central Reporter

Of the 251 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 78.8% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

Davidsmeyer celebrates summer reading with pizza party at Jerseyville Public Library

Last week, a pizza party was held for summer readers at the Jerseyville Public Library. The event celebrated a group of children eager to learn more about the world and explore their interests through reading.

Leathernecks prepare for opening matches against Iowa State and Northern Iowa

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team is set to open their season with matches against Iowa State and Northern Iowa. The games will take place at the Cyclone Sports Complex in Ames, IA, on Thursday, August 15 at 6 PM, and at the UNI Soccer Field in Cedar Falls, IA, on Sunday, August 18 at 12 PM.

Governor signs trio of bills sponsored by Rep. Norine Hammond

A trio of bills sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) have been signed into law by the Governor.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Morgan County in week ending Aug. 3?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Hancock County in week ending Aug. 3?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Brown County in week ending Aug. 3

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Brown County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many Schuyler County students failed their ELA IAR during 2022-23?

Of the 379 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 85.3% failed the ELA portion of the test.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McDonough County in week ending Aug. 3?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout McDonough County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

$69,381 in County School Facility Tax collected in May for Greene County

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

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Brown County in July compared to previous month

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Brown County in July compared to the previous month.

Legislation secures future operations for Shelby County Rescue Squad

The Shelby County Rescue Squad will continue its operations following the enactment of legislation introduced by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield). The bill, recently signed into law, ensures the squad can keep serving the community.

Western Illinois earns multiple OVC academic achievement awards for women’s sports

The winners of the 2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Institutional and Team Academic Achievement Awards have been announced.

Greene County taxpayers give $19,884 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

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

Cheapest diesel in cities across Schuyler County in week ending Aug. 3

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Schuyler County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Pike County in week ending Aug. 3?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

McDonough County taxpayers give $231,004 in County School Facility Tax in May

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

Did Morgan County students fail or pass their 2022-23 mathematics tests?

Of the 1,873 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 78.8% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

1 gas station in cities throughout Hancock County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 3

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Cass County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 3