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News from January 2025

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McCowan reaches milestone as WIU defeats previously unbeaten EIU

By West Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2025

Raegan McCowan reached a significant milestone in her basketball career on Thursday night, scoring her 1,000th point as Western Illinois University (WIU) defeated Eastern Illinois University (EIU) 62-52 at Western Hall.

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Western Illinois men's basketball falls short against Eastern Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's basketball team faced a setback in their recent game against Eastern Illinois University, suffering a 71-59 defeat at Western Hall.

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Jil Tracy introduces SB1286 in Senate on Jan. 28—here’s what you need to know

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

Senate Bill SB1286, backed by Jil Tracy, was introduced in the Illinois Senate on Jan. 28, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Scott County in week ending Jan. 25?

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Scott County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Jil Tracy introduces SB1304 in Senate on Jan. 28—here’s what you need to know

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

The Illinois Senate introduced Senate Bill SB1304 on Jan. 28, with Jil Tracy as the lead sponsor.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Pike County in week ending Jan. 25

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Jil Tracy brings SB1285 to the Illinois Senate on Jan. 28—what to know

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

The Illinois Senate introduced Senate Bill SB1285 on Jan. 28, with Jil Tracy as the lead sponsor.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Brown County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 25

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Brown County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students from Griggsville-Perry Community Unit School District 4 graduated in 2022-23 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

The graduation rate in Griggsville-Perry Community Unit School District 4 fell to 57.9% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

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Cities in Calhoun County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in December 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Calhoun County in December 2024 remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Western Illinois Leathernecks Women's Softball release roster of 24 players to open the season

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

Talented group to compete for Western Illinois Leathernecks Women's Softball this year.

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Week ending Jan. 19: 1 new registered sex offender living in Morgan County

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

Morgan County has one new sex offender registered as living there in the week ending Jan. 19, 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 Hancock County in December 2024 compared to previous month

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Hancock County in December 2024 compared to the previous month.

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Jil Tracy brings SB1279 to the Illinois Senate on Jan. 28—what to know

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

Senate Bill SB1279, backed by Jil Tracy, was introduced in the Illinois Senate on Jan. 28, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Greene County in week ending Jan. 25?

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students were enrolled in Jacksonville School District 117 in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

Jacksonville School District 117 stood out in Morgan County with 3,094 students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Brown County had 3 lawyers in good standing in December 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Brown County as of December 2024.

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Scott County collects $24,409 in County School Facility Tax in October 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

In October 2024, Scott County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

FOIA Request Sent to Pike County Sheriff's Office Regarding Immigration Detainer Records on January 29, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Pike County Sheriff's Office Regarding Immigration Detainer Records Issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency on January 29, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to Brown County Sheriff Regarding Immigration Detainer Records on January 29, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Brown County Sheriff Regarding Immigration Detainer Records Issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency on January 29, 2025.