West Central Reporter

In February, Cass County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

$27,497 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Cass County

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

Scott County taxpayers give $21,844 in County School Facility Tax in February

In February, Scott County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Dallas Elementary School District 327 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 36.7% of the students in Dallas Elementary School District 327 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Registered sex offenders: no new living in Schuyler County as of April 6

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Schuyler County in the week ending April 6 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Q4 2024 Recap: 3 parolees from Schuyler County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

There were three offenders convicted of sex crimes 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.

Schuyler County taxpayers give $46,026 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

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

5 lawyers in good standing in cities within Schuyler County as of March

There were five lawyers in good standing in cities within Schuyler County as of March.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28?

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28.

3 lawyers in good standing in cities within Scott County as of March

Cities within Scott County recorded three lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

Schuyler County residents pay $8,719 in County Sales Tax in January

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

Franklin Community Unit School District 1: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 39.2% of the students in Franklin Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

No new registered sex offenders living in Pike County in week ending April 6

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Pike County in the week ending April 6 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met April 23

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 24, 2025

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 23.

Cass County: Medicare made up 5.6% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.6% of income in Cass County, providing an average of $2,811 per capita to residents.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 27?

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 27.

$12,424 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Schuyler County

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

41.7% of Western Community Unit School District 12 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 41.7% of the students in Western Community Unit School District 12 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Hancock County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

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

Hancock County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending April 6