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News from April 2025

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Morgan County residents paid 39th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Morgan County residents paid $493,989 in sales taxes, the 39th highest total paid per county in February.

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$36,114 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Pike County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Scott County as of March 30

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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

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

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Greene 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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The Registry shows 2 new sex offenders living in Scott County as of March

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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

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Hancock County home sales during week ending April 12

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Hancock County in the week ending April 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

The following parishes in the West Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Western Illinois triumphs over SIUE with 2-0 win in OVC match

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Western Illinois University bolstered its position in the Ohio Valley Conference standings with a 2-0 victory over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Saturday at Mary Ellen McKee Stadium.

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Western Illinois Track & Field team achieves new school records at Kansas Relays

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

LAWRENCE, KS — The Western Illinois University Track & Field team showcased their talents at the Kansas Relays, achieving significant results that set new school records.

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Western Illinois baseball team ends Little Rock's winning streak with an 8-6 victory

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

The Western Illinois University (WIU) baseball team secured their eleventh victory of the season with a win against Little Rock, ending the Trojans' eight-game winning streak.

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Greene County saw 14.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 26.3% of income in Greene County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 22?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 22.

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

By West Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

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

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1 new registered sex offender living in Schuyler County in week ending March 30

By West Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there is one new registered sex offender living in Schuyler County as of the week ending March 30.

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48.1% of Hamilton Community Consolidated School District 328 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By West Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 48.1% of the students in Hamilton Community Consolidated School District 328 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Morgan County residents pay $120,158 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

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

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Registered sex offenders: 3 new new living in Schuyler County as of March

By West Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

There were three new registered sex offenders living in Schuyler County in March, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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

By West Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

Calhoun County residents paid $74,191 in sales taxes, ranking 88th in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

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Brown County residents rank 82nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

Brown County residents paid $109,983 in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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City of Pittsfield City Council met April 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 18, 2025

City of Pittsfield City Council met 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15