West Central Reporter

Cities within Brown County recorded three lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

$24,789 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Greene County

In January, Greene County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from McDonough County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in McDonough County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Q1: 7 new registered sex offenders living in McDonough County

There were seven new registered sex offenders living in McDonough County as of the first quarter of 2025, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 13?

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 13.

Registered sex offenders: 1 new living in Morgan County as of March 23

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there is one new registered sex offender living in Morgan County as of the week ending March 23.

926 students enrolled in Schuyler County in 2023-24 school year

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

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Schuyler County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in Schuyler County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Cass County taxpayers give $101,035 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

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

McDonough County Building & Grounds/Elms Committee met April 8

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 9, 2025

McDonough County Building & Grounds/Elms Committee met Tuesday, April 8

City of Greenville City Council met April 8

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 9, 2025

City of Greenville City Council met Tuesday, April 8

WIU Baseball yields late lead, loses 5-2 to Bradley

Western Illinois University (WIU) Baseball faced a setback in a mid-week encounter against Bradley University, falling 5-2 in Peoria, Illinois on Wednesday night.

Calhoun County: Medicaid made up 3.6% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.6% of income in Calhoun County, providing an average of $1,999 per capita to residents.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 12?

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 12.

$29,051 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Cass County

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

1,676 students enrolled in Greene County in 2023-24 school year

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

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Schuyler County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Schuyler County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Scott County residents rank 98th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

Scott County residents paid $40,005 in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

Unchanged number of attorneys held active licenses to practice law in cities within Scott County in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Scott County in the first quarter of 2025 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

H-1B Insights: Employers in West Central Reporter publication area file 12 petitions throughout 2024