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News from April 2025

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How did home valuation prices perform in Hancock County in March 2025, compared to March 2024?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

In March, the median sale price of a home in Hancock County rose by $36,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 10%.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Pike County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

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

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McDonough County taxpayers give $35,804 in County Sales Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

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

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Did Scott-Morgan Consolidated Unit School District 2 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 56.1% of the students in Scott-Morgan Consolidated Unit School District 2 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Hancock County in March?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Hancock County in March compared to the previous month.

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

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Schuyler County residents paid $96,383 in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

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Registered sex offenders: no new living in Hancock County as of March 30

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Hancock County in the week ending March 30 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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City of Jacksonville City Council met April 14

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 15, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, April 14

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City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met April 14

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 15, 2025

City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met Monday, April 14

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Western Illinois triumphs over St. Ambrose, extending their winning streak to three games

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Western Illinois University continued their winning momentum by securing a victory over St. Ambrose with an 18-8 scoreline.

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Western Illinois Women's Golf finishes fifth in OVC Championships

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

The Western Illinois University Women's Golf Team concluded their season today at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, securing fifth place.

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Western Illinois adds goalkeeper Drew Heller to 2025 soccer signing class

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

The Western Illinois Men's Soccer team has announced the addition of a new member to its 2025 signing class, goalkeeper Drew Heller.

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Western Illinois finishes 10th at Arkansas State Invitational

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Western Illinois Men's Golf Team completed the Arkansas State Invitational in Jonesboro, Arkansas, concluding their participation with a 10th place finish.

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McDonough County: Medicare made up 6.4% of total income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.4% of income in McDonough County, providing an average of $3,084 per capita to residents.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 18?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 18.

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Schuyler County ranks 60th in Illinois for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Schuyler County received an average of $12,216 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 43rd lowest in Illinois.

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Q1: 2 new registered sex offenders living in Scott County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

Scott County has two new sex offenders registered as living there as of the first quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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

By West Central Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

Scott County residents paid $35,925 in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

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McDonough County residents pay $82,952 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

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

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Hancock County?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

There were 10 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Hancock County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.