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$12,130 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Brown County

By S. N. Mason | Sep 7, 2025

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

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Calhoun County convicted of a sex crime released on parole

By V. D. Scoggins | Sep 7, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Calhoun County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Western Illinois falls to Purdue in road soccer matchup

By W. E. Miles | Sep 7, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team faced Purdue University on Sunday, ending with a 4-0 loss at Folk Field.

Home sales in Hancock County in week ending Aug. 30

By L. J. Schott | Sep 6, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Hancock County in the week ending Aug. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

Western Illinois men's soccer falls to Green Bay at home

By W. E. Miles | Sep 6, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team lost 1-0 to Green Bay on Saturday at Northwest Field in Macomb.

McDonough County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 6, 2025

Macomb Community Unit School District 185 used the largest share of its debt limit in McDonough County during fiscal year 2024, at 6.6% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Pike County convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole

By V. D. Scoggins | Sep 6, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in Pike County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

$109,014 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Cass County

By S. N. Mason | Sep 6, 2025

In July, Cass County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Western Illinois volleyball falls to Saint Louis Billikens in four sets

By F. P. Miller | Sep 6, 2025

Western Illinois University's volleyball team lost to Saint Louis University in a four-set match on Saturday at Chaifetz Pavilion.

City of Waverly City Council met Aug. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

City of Waverly City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 5.

McDonough County Board Road & Bridge Committee met Sept. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

McDonough County Board Road & Bridge Committee met Thursday, Sept. 4.

Pike County taxpayers give $30,867 in County Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 5, 2025

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

Western Illinois volleyball splits matches at Saint Louis tournament opening day

By R. L. Kovacs | Sep 5, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team split their matches on the opening day of the Saint Louis University Tournament, held at Chaifetz Pavilion.

Morgan County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 5, 2025

School districts in Morgan County carried over $64.5 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 59.2% of their legal borrowing capacity.

Q2 Recap: 6 parolees from Schuyler County convicted of sex crimes released on parole

By V. D. Scoggins | Sep 5, 2025

There were six offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Schuyler County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Western Illinois cross country places second at Huskie Classic

By E. L. Hollingsworth | Sep 5, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's and women's cross country teams both finished second at the Huskie Classic, according to results released Friday.

Western Illinois falls to Northwestern in non-conference football matchup

By W. E. Miles | Sep 5, 2025

Western Illinois University's football team faced Northwestern at Martin Stadium on Friday night, ultimately losing 42-7.

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Which West Central Illinois area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Sept. 8?

By W. E. Miles | Sep 5, 2025

These former West Central Illinois area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Sept. 8.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities within Schuyler County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter?

By G. R. Russell | Sep 4, 2025

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

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from McDonough County convicted of a property crime released on parole

By V. D. Scoggins | Sep 4, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in McDonough County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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