October, 2025 Stories | West Central Reporter

Schuyler County collects $16,459 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 19, 2025

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

Scott County ranks 100th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 19, 2025

Scott County residents paid $44,497 in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

Western Illinois men's soccer draws Liberty 1-1 despite playing shorthanded

By F. P. Miller | Oct 19, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Liberty University in an Ohio Valley Conference match on Sunday at John MacKenzie Alumni Field in Macomb, Illinois.

Western Illinois men’s soccer to host Liberty University in key conference match

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 19, 2025

Western Illinois University’s men’s soccer team is scheduled to play Liberty University on Sunday, October 19, at 11 a.m. The match will take place at John Mackenzie Alumni Field in Macomb.

Western Illinois draws with UT Martin after late equalizer

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 19, 2025

Western Illinois University’s women’s soccer team earned a 1-1 draw against UT Martin on Sunday at Skyhawk Soccer Field.

Week ending Oct. 11: Hancock County home sales

By L. J. Schott | Oct 18, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Hancock County in the week ending Oct. 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: McDonough County residents paid 38th-largest sum in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 18, 2025

McDonough County residents paid $609,446 in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per county in August.

Schuyler County residents pay $57,065 in County School Facility Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 18, 2025

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

How much did Morgan County spend on football teams in 2024?

By W. S. Price | Oct 18, 2025

Morgan County's collegiate football teams received $594,733 in funding for the 2024 season.

Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 Board of Education met October 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 18, 2025

Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 15

Western Illinois falls to Charleston Southern after late rally

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 18, 2025

Western Illinois University’s football team lost a close game to Charleston Southern on Saturday at Hanson Field, with the final score 29-24.

Prairie State Taxes: Calhoun County residents rank 90th in total sales taxes paid for August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 17, 2025

Calhoun County residents paid $87,020 in sales taxes, ranking 90th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

Western Illinois cross country posts strong results at Bradley Pink Classic

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 17, 2025

Western Illinois University's cross country teams concluded their regular season at the Bradley Pink Classic in Peoria, Illinois.

2024: How much was spent on football teams from McDonough County

By W. S. Price | Oct 17, 2025

McDonough County's institution spent $3,891,295 on their football teams in 2024, a 44.7%% increase over the previous year.

McDonough County taxpayers give $87,714 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 17, 2025

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

Western Illinois University details homecoming football game day procedures

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 17, 2025

Western Illinois University Athletics has announced plans for game day operations and safety protocols for the upcoming football game against Charleston Southern at Hanson Field.

Western Illinois University to hold auditions for basketball public address announcer

By W. E. Miles | Oct 17, 2025

Western Illinois University Athletics will hold auditions to find a new public address announcer for the upcoming basketball season.

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Pike County residents rank 60th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 16, 2025

Pike County residents paid $294,796 in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

Greene County collects $84,361 in County School Facility Tax in August