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News from March 2025

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Residents of Hancock County received $13,443 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 30th in Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hancock County received an average of $13,443 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th highest in Illinois.

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1 new registered sex offender living in Greene County in week ending March 16

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

Greene County has one new sex offender registered as living there in the week ending March 16, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Cass County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Cass County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Western Illinois’ Payton Brown named OVC Player of the Week after standout performances

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

Western Illinois University sophomore softball player, Payton Brown, received recognition as the Co-Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week.

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Western Illinois launches 2025 football ticket drive with Toyota sponsorship

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

Western Illinois University Athletics has announced the launch of the 2025 Leatherneck Football season ticket drive, which is presented by Toyota.

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Pike County: Medicaid made up 5.2% of total income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Pike County, providing an average of $2,885 per capita to residents.

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Week ending March 16: No new registered sex offenders living in Brown County

By West Central Reporter | Mar 30, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Brown County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Scott County in Q4 2024?

By West Central Reporter | Mar 30, 2025

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Scott County as of the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Registered sex offenders: 1 new living in Calhoun County as of March 16

By West Central Reporter | Mar 30, 2025

There is one new registered sex offender living in Calhoun County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Calhoun County enrollment in 2022-23 school year

By West Central Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Calhoun County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Home sales in Hancock County in week ending March 22

By West Central Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Hancock County in the week ending March 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Scott County taxpayers give $20,114 in County School Facility Tax in December 2024

By West Central Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

In December 2024, Scott County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By West Central Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

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

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Scott County called home by 1 new registered sex offender in week ending March 9

By West Central Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

Scott County has one new sex offender registered as living there in the week ending March 9, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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WIU Leathernecks defeated by SEMO, series ends in sweep

By West Central Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

The Western Illinois University (WIU) Leatherneck baseball team faced a setback on Saturday night against Southeast Missouri State (SEMO), resulting in a 9-5 loss in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

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Western Illinois University tennis team defeats SIUE Cougars in a tight contest

By West Central Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

The WIU tennis team secured a victory at home against the SIUE Cougars with a score of 4-3.

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WIU track team impresses at Redbird Challenge with multiple top finishes

By West Central Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

The Western Illinois University (WIU) Track and Field team began their outdoor season with notable achievements at the Redbird Challenge in Bloomington, Ill.

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Western Illinois softball secures series win against UT Martin

By West Central Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

Western Illinois University's softball team recently demonstrated their capabilities in an extra inning game against UT Martin, securing their second Ohio Valley Conference series win.

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Hancock County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.3% of income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.3% of income in Hancock County, providing an average of $1,875 per capita to residents.

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How many students were enrolled in Brown County in 2022-23 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Brown County schools were unchanged from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.