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News from February 2024

Alex Becerra joins Western Illinois volleyball as assistant coach

By West Central Reporter | Feb 27, 2024

Western Illinois University has announced the appointment of Alex Becerra as the new assistant coach for its volleyball team, the Leathernecks. The announcement was made by head coach Dale Starr.

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City of Greenville City Council met Feb. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 27, 2024

City of Greenville City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 13

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Who owned Barry Healthcare and Senior Living in Q4 2023?

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

Owned by five stakeholders since Feb. 1, 2023, Barry Healthcare and Senior Living had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who voted in Central Scott County: Precinct Winchester Iii during 2020 Presidential Election?

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a West Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 282 voters in Central Scott County: Precinct Winchester Iii cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Pike County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 24

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Hancock County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 24

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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The 2023-2024 schedule has been released for the Illinois Blues team

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

They have 40 games scheduled for the year.

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Morgan County 3rd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Arcadia Care Jacksonville

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

Arcadia Care Jacksonville, the third largest nursing home in Morgan County, aided an average of 72.3 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Schuyler County taxpayers give $42,259 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in November 2023

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

In November 2023, Schuyler County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How much did farmers in Pike County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Pike County received $10,023,286 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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A-C Central Community Unit School District 262: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 67.6% of A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

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

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Calhoun County districts recorded lower truancy rate in 2021-22 school year compared to average in Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

Calhoun County districts saw a truancy rate of 5.7% in the 2021-22 school year, lower than the state average.

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McDonough County Board ESDA & Claims Committee met February 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 26, 2024

McDonough County Board ESDA & Claims Committee met 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 20.

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On Sunday, February 25, former Standish-Sterling Central High School standout Chris Campau’s college team won in an NCAA Division III game

By West Central Reporter | Feb 25, 2024

The Illinois Blue Boys won 16-13 in their NCAA Division III game against the St. Norbert Green Knights on Sunday, February 25.

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On Sunday, February 25, former Carlinville High School standout Liam Tieman’s college team won in an NCAA Division III game

By West Central Reporter | Feb 25, 2024

The game took place in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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Kalen Reardon, former Effingham High School standout, played on Sunday, February 25 in NCAA Division I game

By West Central Reporter | Feb 25, 2024

The game took place in Millington, Tennessee.

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On Sunday, February 25, former Warrenton High School standout Kathryn McChristy’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I game

By West Central Reporter | Feb 25, 2024

The game took place in Murray, Kentucky.

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Parkway Central High School standout Brandon Smith’s college team won in NCAA Division III game on Sunday, February 25

By West Central Reporter | Feb 25, 2024

The game took place in Jacksonville, Illinois.