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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 8?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 8.

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Prairie State taxes: Calhoun County residents rank 88th in total sales taxes paid for January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Calhoun County residents paid $79,807 in sales taxes, ranking 88th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Schuyler County as of March 16

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Schuyler County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Hancock County?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

There were two offenders living in Hancock County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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How many students were enrolled in McDonough County in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Enrollment numbers in McDonough County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Brown County collects $61,505 in County School Facility Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In January, Brown County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McDonough County Board Road & Bridge Committee met April 3

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 4, 2025

McDonough County Board Road & Bridge Committee met Thursday, April 3

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City of Greenville Police Commissioners met April 4

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 4, 2025

City of Greenville Police Commissioners met Friday, April 4

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Cass County: Residents received $29.32 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.6% of income in Cass County, providing an average of $2,316 per capita to residents.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, April 7?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

This former West Central Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Monday, April 7.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 7?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 7.

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Morgan County saw 18.5% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.8% of income in Morgan County, an alarming 18.5% surge from 8.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Schuyler County ranks 81st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Schuyler County residents paid $113,672 in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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Registered sex offenders: no new living in Morgan County as of March 16

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Morgan County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Greene County?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

There were four offenders living in Greene County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Cass County residents rank 62nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Cass County residents paid $251,607 in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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$15,301 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in January for Brown County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

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

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City of Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission met April 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 3, 2025

City of Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission met 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1

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Morgan County enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Morgan County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Leatherneck baseball and softball schedules adjusted due to weather forecast

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Western Illinois University has announced schedule changes for its upcoming baseball and softball home conference series against Tennessee State and Tennessee Tech due to weather forecasts.