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Thursday, October 23, 2025

News from October 2025

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Brown County residents rank 87th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 13, 2025

Brown County residents paid $103,343 in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Western Illinois prepares to host Eastern Illinois in OVC volleyball matchup

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 13, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team is set to host Eastern Illinois University on Tuesday, October 13, at Western Hall in Macomb.

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Keyana Cruse named OVC Offensive Player of the Week for volleyball performance

By W. E. Miles | Oct 13, 2025

Keyana Cruse has been named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Offensive Player of the Week, according to an announcement made by the conference on Monday.

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Schuyler County Education: 819 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 88.4% of students enrolled in Schuyler County school districts identified as white.

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Western Illinois men’s basketball announces nonconference schedule for upcoming season

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 13, 2025

Western Illinois University has released the 2025-26 nonconference schedule for its men's basketball team.

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Memorial Hospital adds Jennifer Soucie as new health and wellness team member

By N. M. Heil | Oct 13, 2025

Jennifer Soucie, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, has joined the Health & Wellness team at Memorial Hospital.

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Hancock County residents rank 91st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 12, 2025

Hancock County residents paid $81,763 in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 94.9% of Pike County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 12, 2025

In Pike County school districts, 2,281 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cass County collects $113,298 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 12, 2025

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

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Western Illinois men's soccer falls to Houston Christian University 1–0

By F. P. Miller | Oct 12, 2025

The Western Illinois University men's soccer team was defeated 1–0 by Houston Christian University on Sunday at Sorrels Field.

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Western Illinois women's soccer falls to Lindenwood in close home match

By F. P. Miller | Oct 12, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team lost 1-0 to Lindenwood on Sunday at John MacKenzie Alumni Field.

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Prairie State Taxes: Cass County residents rank 62nd in total sales taxes paid for August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 11, 2025

Cass County residents paid $288,801 in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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OVC extends deal with Ford Center; basketball championships stay in Evansville through 2032

By W. E. Miles | Oct 11, 2025

The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Board of Presidents has confirmed that the OVC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will continue to be held at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, through 2032.

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Home sales in Hancock County during week ending Oct. 4

By L. J. Schott | Oct 11, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Hancock County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

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3,410 white students enrolled in Morgan County districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 79.3% of students enrolled in Morgan County school districts identified as white.

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Western Illinois men’s soccer prepares for conference test at Houston Christian

By W. E. Miles | Oct 11, 2025

The Western Illinois University men's soccer team is set to continue its road schedule with a conference match against Houston Christian University on Sunday, October 12.

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$16,225 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Schuyler County

By S. N. Mason | Oct 11, 2025

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

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Western Illinois falls to UT Martin after late blocked field goal

By W. E. Miles | Oct 11, 2025

Western Illinois University's football team narrowly lost to UT Martin on Saturday, with the Skyhawks scoring late in the game to secure a 32-31 victory at Hardy M. Graham Stadium.

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2,435 white students enrolled in McDonough County districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 10, 2025

In McDonough County school districts, 2,435 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Brown County taxpayers give $58,286 in County School Facility Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 10, 2025

In August, Brown County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.