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West Central Reporter

Thursday, October 23, 2025

News from October 2025

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$38,106 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Hancock County

By S. N. Mason | Oct 22, 2025

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

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In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in Greene County schools

By K. L. Heil | Oct 22, 2025

In Greene County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Raegan McCowan named to Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Watch List

By F. P. Miller | Oct 22, 2025

Raegan McCowan, a junior guard for the Western Illinois University women's basketball team, has been named to the 2026 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award Watch List.

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Calhoun County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year

By K. L. Heil | Oct 21, 2025

In Calhoun County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Davidsmeyer to hold free electronic recycling event in Griggsville on October 25

By F. P. Miller | Oct 21, 2025

State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) will host a free electronic recycling event in Griggsville on Saturday, October 25.

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McDonough County taxpayers give $212,129 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 21, 2025

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

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Western Illinois University Athletics hosts "Dig for a Cure" volleyball match for breast cancer awareness

By W. E. Miles | Oct 21, 2025

Western Illinois University Athletics is participating in Breast Cancer Awareness Month by supporting the McDonough District Hospital Foundation's campaign to raise funds for a new mammography imaging system.

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Illinois lawmakers debate new taxes as budget and transit shortfalls loom

By W. E. Miles | Oct 21, 2025

Illinois lawmakers are preparing for debates over potential tax increases during the upcoming veto session.

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Western Illinois volleyball falls to Eastern Illinois in four-set match

By F. P. Miller | Oct 21, 2025

Western Illinois University’s women’s volleyball team lost to Eastern Illinois University in a four-set match on Tuesday night at Gardella Family Court.

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Western Illinois women’s golf ends fall season at Braun Intercollegiate

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 21, 2025

The Western Illinois University women's golf team ended its fall season at the Charles Braun Jr.

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Cass County taxpayers give $36,490 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 20, 2025

In August, Cass County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Morgan County residents paid 36th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 20, 2025

Morgan County residents paid $615,040 in sales taxes, the 36th highest total paid per county in August.

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Western Illinois volleyball prepares for matchup against Eastern Illinois Panthers

By W. E. Miles | Oct 20, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team is preparing to face the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Tuesday, October 21, at Gardella Family Court in Charleston, Illinois.

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Memorial Medical Clinics adds Dr. Bryan Ikeudenta as new family medicine provider

By A. F. Elliott | Oct 20, 2025

Memorial Medical Clinics has announced that Dr. Bryan Ikeudenta, a board-certified Family Medicine physician with expertise in Emergency Medicine, will join the provider team at Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester. Dr. Ikeudenta is set to begin...

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Memorial Hospital’s Melissa Brewer earns certification as emergency nurse practitioner

By N. M. Heil | Oct 20, 2025

Melissa Brewer, a provider at Memorial Hospital, has earned her Post-Doctorate Certificate as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP).

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Memorial Hospital earns ACR accreditation for mammography services

By A. F. Elliott | Oct 20, 2025

Memorial Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging Department has received a three-year accreditation in mammography from the American College of Radiology (ACR).

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City of Rushville City Council met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

City of Rushville City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

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City of Dallas City Council met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

City of Dallas City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

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City of Bushnell City Council met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

City of Bushnell City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

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Western Illinois women's golf concludes fall season at Charles Braun Jr. Invitational

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 19, 2025

The Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Golf team is set to conclude its fall season at the Charles Braun Jr.