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News from September 2025

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Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Pike County school districts

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 10, 2025

Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 used the largest share of its debt limit in Pike County during fiscal year 2024, at 4% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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Scott County taxpayers give $7,877 in County Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 10, 2025

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

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Western Illinois women's soccer prepares for home matches against Valparaiso and Omaha

By W. E. Miles | Sep 10, 2025

Western Illinois University Leathernecks women's soccer team will host Valparaiso and Omaha in upcoming matches at Macomb, Illinois.

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Western Illinois men’s soccer prepares for matches against UIC and IU Indianapolis

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 10, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team is preparing for two upcoming matches, one on the road against UIC in Chicago and another at home versus IU Indianapolis.

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Which ex-high school standouts from West Central Illinois area will play on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By K. E. Ferrell | Sep 10, 2025

Saturday, Sept. 13 will feature competition from these former West Central Illinois area high school standouts.

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3 lawyers in good standing in cities within Calhoun County as of Q2 2025

By R. C. Valenzuela | Sep 10, 2025

Cities within Calhoun County recorded three lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the second quarter of 2025.

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Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Calhoun County school districts

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 9, 2025

School districts in Calhoun County carried over $8 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 56% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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Cass County collects $107,543 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 9, 2025

In July, Cass County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Western Illinois women’s golf finishes 11th at Payne Stewart Invitational

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 9, 2025

The Western Illinois University women's golf team concluded their participation in the MSU/Payne Stewart Invitational, securing 11th place with a total score of 1008 (+156).

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Western Illinois prepares for home football opener against Valparaiso

By F. P. Miller | Sep 9, 2025

Western Illinois University’s football team will host Valparaiso for its home opener at Hanson Field in Macomb, Illinois, on Saturday, September 13.

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Xavier Gagnon named OVC offensive player of the week for Western Illinois

By F. P. Miller | Sep 9, 2025

Junior forward Xavier Gagnon has been named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Offensive Player of the Week after a strong performance for Western Illinois University's men's soccer team.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in West Central Illinois will compete on Friday, Sept. 12?

By K. E. Ferrell | Sep 9, 2025

This former West Central Illinois high school star set for games on Friday, Sept. 12.

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Western Illinois women's golf opens fall season at Payne Stewart Invitational

By W. E. Miles | Sep 8, 2025

The Western Illinois University Women's Golf team is set to begin its fall season at the Payne Stewart Invitational, taking place September 8-9 in Springfield, Missouri.

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Greene County districts used up to 42.3% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 8, 2025

North Greene Unit School District 3 used the largest share of its debt limit in Greene County during fiscal year 2024, at 8.2% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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Schuyler County taxpayers give $10,112 in County Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 8, 2025

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

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Grace Kremer named OVC co-defensive player of the week for volleyball

By F. P. Miller | Sep 8, 2025

Grace Kremer of Western Illinois University has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week, according to an announcement from the conference on Monday.

City of Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

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City of Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

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City of Barry City Council met Aug. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Barry City Council met Monday, Aug. 4.

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Cass County districts used up to 53.4% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 7, 2025

School districts in Cass County carried over $15.8 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 53.4% of their legal borrowing capacity.