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City of Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2024

City of Jacksonville City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 9

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Morgan County Board met Sept. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2024

Morgan County Board met Wednesday, Sept. 9

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Western Illinois secures first OVC win against Liberty Flames

By West Central Reporter | Oct 10, 2024

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team achieved a significant milestone by securing their first-ever Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) victory against the Liberty Flames. The match, held on Thursday afternoon in Macomb, Illinois, saw the Leathernecks overturn a previous 7-1 defeat to Liberty with a solid defensive performance and an early goal.

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Western Illinois volleyball ends losing streak with win over Eastern Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Oct 10, 2024

The Western Illinois University (WIU) volleyball team secured a significant victory against Eastern Illinois University (EIU), ending their three-match losing streak. The match concluded in four sets, with Keyana Cruse leading the Leathernecks with 23 kills and a hitting percentage of .392. Maggie Craker also contributed significantly, achieving a season-high of 53 assists. The team collectively maintained a hitting percentage of .280, while Karli Wenzel led defensively with 20 digs.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Morgan County in week ending Oct. 5?

By West Central Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, 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 Oct. 5?

By West Central Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Greene County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 5

By West Central Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cass County collects $93,286 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

In July, Cass County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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2023: Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 administrators rank 55th lowest in state for average salary

By West Central Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

Administrators in Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 earn an average of $81,200 per year, ranking 55th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Cass County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 5

By West Central Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Cass County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Morgan County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By West Central Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

Jacksonville School District 117 stood out in Morgan County with 3,165 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Greenville City Council met Oct. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2024

City of Greenville City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 8

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Western Illinois volleyball faces Eastern Illinois seeking rebound

By West Central Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

Macomb, Ill - The Western Illinois University (WIU) Leatherneck Volleyball team is set to face in-state rival Eastern Illinois University (EIU) this week. Matches are scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 4 p.m. WIU is looking to rebound after consecutive losses against Tennessee Tech last week, marking their first back-to-back defeats since September 13. Currently, the Leathernecks hold a 2-3 record in the Ohio Valley Conference, placing them seventh.

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Western Illinois University prepares for homecoming game against UT Martin

By West Central Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

Western Illinois University Athletics has outlined a series of gameday strategies and health protocols for fans attending football games at Hanson Field. The upcoming game against UT Martin is scheduled to kick off at 3:02 p.m. CST and will be available on ESPN+.

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Western Illinois Leathernecks set for home opener against Liberty

By West Central Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team, the Leathernecks, is preparing for a challenging week in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). They will host Liberty at John MacKenzie Alumni Field in Macomb, Illinois on October 10, before traveling to St. Charles, Missouri to face Lindenwood on October 13.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Pike County in week ending Sept. 28?

By West Central Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cass County taxpayers give $16,144 in County Sales Tax in July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

In July, Cass County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cass County residents rank 60th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By West Central Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

Cass County residents paid $229,717 in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Dallas Elementary School District 327 administrators rank 69th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By West Central Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

Administrators in Dallas Elementary School District 327 earn an average of $83,000 per year, ranking 69th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Unchanged number of lawyers was granted admission to practice law in cities within Brown County in Q3 compared to the previous quarter

By West Central Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Brown County in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.