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News from April 2025

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Illinois House passes bill to notify principals of gun threats in schools

By West Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer of Murrayville successfully advanced legislation aimed at preventing school gun violence through the Illinois House of Representatives with unanimous support.

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OVC honors Francois as freshman of the year for tennis performance

By West Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

WIU has announced that Richardlyne Francois, a freshman member of their tennis team, has been named OVC Freshman of the Year.

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WIU falls to Little Rock in series opener despite strong offensive efforts

By West Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

WIU Baseball began their three-game series with a 10-8 loss against Little Rock on Thursday night in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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24.4% of income in Calhoun County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 45th in Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.4% of income in Calhoun County—ranking it 45th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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Hancock County: Medicare dependency reached 6.4% in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.4% of income in Hancock County, providing an average of $3,570 per capita to residents.

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McDonough County collects $204,750 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

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

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McDonough County called home by 6 new registered sex offenders as of March

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

There were six new registered sex offenders living in McDonough County in March, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Calhoun County in March compared to previous month

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Calhoun County in March remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Hancock County home prices rose in Q1

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2025 in Hancock County rose by $25,750, while total sales decreased by 28.6%.

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The Registry shows 2 new sex offenders living in McDonough County as of March 30

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

McDonough County has two new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 30, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Q1: No new registered sex offenders living in Brown County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were no new registered sex offenders living in Brown County as of the first quarter of 2025.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Brown County?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

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

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Triopia Community Unit School District 27: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 51.2% of the students in Triopia Community Unit School District 27 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Pike County residents rank 63rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

Pike County residents paid $218,978 in sales taxes, ranking 63rd in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

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McDonough County Board ESDA & Claims Committee met April 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 16, 2025

McDonough County Board ESDA & Claims Committee met Tuesday, April 15

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Leathernecks fall short in high-scoring game against Kansas City

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

Western Illinois University's softball team faced a challenging match against Kansas City, concluding with a 13-9 defeat at Mary Ellen McKee Stadium.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 19?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 19.

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1 new registered sex offender living in Calhoun County in Q1

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

Calhoun County has one new sex offender 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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No new registered sex offenders living in Hancock County as of March

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Hancock County in March, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Unchanged number of lawyers was granted admission to practice law in cities within Calhoun County in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

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