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News from May 2025

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Unchanged number of attorneys held active licenses to practice law in cities within Schuyler County in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Schuyler County in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Greene County in week ending May 24?

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Schuyler County in week ending May 24?

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Schuyler County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

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

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2024: Illini West High School District 307 administrators rank 359th lowest in state for average salary

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

Administrators in Illini West High School District 307 earn an average of $105,315 per year, ranking 359th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in McDonough County in week ending May 24?

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McDonough County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Scott County collects $7,704 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

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

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Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District 325: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 75.4% of Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District 325 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Schuyler County ranks 81st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

Schuyler County residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pike County in week ending May 24?

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hancock County in week ending May 24?

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Scott-Morgan Consolidated Unit School District 2 in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 13.6% of the students in Scott-Morgan Consolidated Unit School District 2 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Hancock County home sales during week ending May 24

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

There were four reported residential sales in Hancock County in the week ending May 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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2022: Morgan County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

Since 1970, Morgan County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 10.6%.

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Illinois Democrats pass FY26 state budget amid Republican criticism

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

In the final hours of the spring session, Illinois Democrats approved a substantial spending plan within the Fiscal Year 2026 Illinois State Budget.

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Davidsmeyer criticizes Illinois Democrats' FY26 budget over increased spending

By West Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

Illinois Democrats have approved a substantial spending plan for Fiscal Year 2026, which begins on July 1.

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City of Jacksonville City Council met May 27

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Tuesday, May 27

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Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met April 23

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2025

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

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City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met May 27

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2025

City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 27

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City of Jacksonville City Council met May 27

By Philip Gonzales | May 31, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Tuesday, May 27