West Central Reporter

Western Illinois University’s men’s soccer team will face Liberty University for the first time in program history on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The match will take place at Osborne Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Mike Wagner nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025

Western Illinois University Athletics Hall of Famer Mike Wagner has been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 in the Seniors category. The announcement was made last week by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which included Wagner among 182 players up for consideration. To be eligible, players must have last appeared in a professional football game during or before the 1999 season.

Western Illinois football hosts McKendree in home opener

After a series of road games and a bye week, the Western Illinois University football team is set to host McKendree in their home opener. The game will take place at Hanson Field in Macomb, Illinois, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday. This event also marks Senior Day for WIU, where the program will honor 20 seniors before the game.

Western Community Unit School District 12 administrators rank 188th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Western Community Unit School District 12 earn an average of $93,040 per year, ranking 188th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1 gas station in cities throughout Pike County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 21

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Morgan County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 21

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in McDonough County in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McDonough County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Scott County as of August?

Cities within Scott County recorded three lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August.

Average cost of college went up for students in McDonough County in 2022-23 school year

College tuition fees rose 5.4% in McDonough County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

$42,110 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in June for Schuyler County

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

City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met Aug. 26

City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met Monday, Aug. 26

City of Jacksonville City Council met Aug. 26

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, Aug. 26

City of Greenville Planning Commission met Aug. 26

City of Greenville Planning Commission met Monday, Aug. 26

Morgan County Board met Aug. 26

Morgan County Board met Monday, Aug. 26

FOIA Request Sent to Schuyler County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

On September 26, 2024, we at West Central Reporter sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Schuyler County. The request was for records detailing all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until the date of the request.

FOIA Request Sent to Brown County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

On September 26, 2024, we at West Central Reporter submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Brown County. The request sought detailed information regarding all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until the date of the request.

WIU volleyball hosts SIUE Cougars to kick off conference play

Western Illinois University's volleyball team is set to host Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) this weekend as they begin their second year in the Ohio Valley Conference. The matches will take place at Western Hall on Friday and Saturday, with start times of 6:00 PM and 12:00 PM respectively.

FOIA Request Sent to Pike County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

On September 26, 2024, we at West Central Reporter sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Pike County. The request sought comprehensive details about all payments made to vendors from the start of the year till the date of the request.

FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County, Illinois, regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request came from DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

FOIA Request Sent to Calhoun County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024