April, 2025 Stories | West Central Reporter

Did Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District 3 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 97.7% of Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District 3 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

31% of A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 31% of the students in A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

$201,023 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Cass County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In 2024, Cass County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Morgan County in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Morgan County that received an FDA inspection in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Cass County residents pay $20,361 in County Sales Tax in February

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

$8,357 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Calhoun County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

Brown County collects $12,471 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

Hancock County collects $32,416 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

Schuyler County residents pay $6,375 in County Sales Tax in February

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In February, Schuyler County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Pike County in March?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

Cities within Pike County recorded five lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

Morgan County Board of Commissioners met April 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 30, 2025

Morgan County Board of Commissioners met 9 a.m. Monday, April 28

Western Illinois defeats Bradley in home baseball game with final score of 9-6

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

Western Illinois University secured a 9-6 victory over Bradley University at home on Wednesday afternoon, marking their second consecutive win.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

$893,057 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for McDonough County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

In 2024, McDonough County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

$30,893 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Pike County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

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

McDonough County residents pay $71,578 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By West Central Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

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

McDonough County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with McDonough County that received an FDA inspection in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.