West Central Reporter

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

Calhoun County residents pay $269,707 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jul 22, 2025

In 2024, Calhoun County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in McDonough County in week ending July 12?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McDonough County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Morgan County in week ending July 12?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McDonough County in week ending July 12?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout McDonough County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

North Greene Unit School District 3 students suspended 162 times during 2023-24 school year

By G. R. Escalante | Jul 22, 2025

There were 162 incidents of students being suspended just in North Greene Unit School District 3 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Schuyler County in week ending July 12?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Schuyler County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Scott County: Cities registered 3 lawyers with active licenses as of June

By R. C. Valenzuela | Jul 21, 2025

Cities within Scott County recorded three lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of June.

$23,523 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Greene County

By S. N. Mason | Jul 21, 2025

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Brown County in week ending July 12?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Brown County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Cass County in week ending July 12?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Cass County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Jacksonville School District 117 during 2023-24 school year?

By G. R. Escalante | Jul 21, 2025

There were 1,166 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Jacksonville School District 117 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hancock County in week ending July 12?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

McDonough County residents pay $281,372 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jul 21, 2025

In 2024, McDonough County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Western Illinois volleyball team earns fifth consecutive AVCA academic honor

By West Central Reporter | Jul 21, 2025

Western Illinois University's volleyball team has been recognized with the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Honor.

Western Illinois University Women's Tennis team earns ITA academic honors

By West Central Reporter | Jul 21, 2025

The Western Illinois University Women's Tennis team has been recognized by the International Tennis Association (ITA) for their academic achievements during the 2024-25 season.

McDonough County Board ESDA & Claims Committee met June 17

McDonough County Board ESDA & Claims Committee met Tuesday, June 17.

McDonough County Board met June 16

McDonough County Board met Monday, June 16.

City of Rushville City Council met June 16

City of Rushville City Council met Monday, June 16.

City of Pittsfield City Council met June 17