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Thursday, October 23, 2025

News from September 2025

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McDonough County Building & Grounds/Elms Committee met Sept. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 13, 2025

McDonough County Building & Grounds/Elms Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 9

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McDonough County Board Human Resources and Planning Committee met September 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 13, 2025

McDonough County Board Human Resources and Planning Committee met Thursday, September 11

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City of Greenville City Council met Sept. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 13, 2025

City of Greenville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 9

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Scott County schools held over $7.7 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 12, 2025

Scott-Morgan Consolidated Unit School District 2 used the largest share of its debt limit in Scott County during fiscal year 2024, at 10.9% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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Western Illinois University announces game day procedures ahead of football matchup against Valparaiso

By F. P. Miller | Sep 12, 2025

Western Illinois University Athletics has announced a set of protocols and timelines for fans attending football games at Hanson Field.

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Calhoun County taxpayers give $23,469 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 12, 2025

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

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Prairie State Taxes: Brown County residents rank 90th in total sales taxes paid for July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 12, 2025

Brown County residents paid $90,758 in sales taxes, ranking 90th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Western Illinois cross country teams compete at Redbird Invite

By F. P. Miller | Sep 12, 2025

Western Illinois University's cross country teams competed at the Redbird Invite on Friday.

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Western Illinois volleyball drops two matches at Evansville Tournament

By F. P. Miller | Sep 12, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team played two matches on Friday at the Meeks Family Fieldhouse during the Evansville Tournament, facing Morehead State and host Evansville.

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Which West Central Illinois area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Sept. 15?

By W. E. Miles | Sep 12, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 15, these former West Central Illinois area high school athletes will be in action.

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Scott County residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 11, 2025

Scott County residents paid $48,538 in sales taxes, ranking 99th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Hancock County schools held over $10.3 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 11, 2025

School districts in Hancock County carried over $10.3 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 36.7% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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Western Illinois falls to Valparaiso despite early goal from Schilling

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 11, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team lost 5-1 to Valparaiso on Thursday evening at Northwest Field.

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Leatherneck Softball schedules third annual Hit-A-Thon fundraiser for October

By W. E. Miles | Sep 11, 2025

The Leatherneck Softball program will hold its third annual Hit-A-Thon fundraiser on Saturday, October 11, at Mary Ellen McKee Stadium.

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$429,266 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Morgan County

By S. N. Mason | Sep 11, 2025

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

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Western Illinois volleyball prepares for Evansville tournament after recent performances

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 11, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team is set to compete in the Evansville Tournament from September 12-13 at the Meeks Family Fieldhouse in Evansville, Indiana.

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Western Illinois cross country prepares for Redbird Invite after strong opener

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 11, 2025

The Western Illinois University cross country team will compete in the Redbird Invite at Illinois State University this Friday.

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Western Illinois women’s basketball announces full schedule for upcoming season

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 11, 2025

Western Illinois University’s women’s basketball team has released its 2025-26 season schedule, which includes a series of non-conference games and a full lineup of Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) matchups.

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Western Illinois men's soccer falls to UIC despite strong offensive effort

By W. E. Miles | Sep 11, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team was defeated 5-3 by UIC on Thursday night in Chicago.

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Western Illinois women’s tennis begins fall campaign at SEMO Fall Invite

By W. E. Miles | Sep 11, 2025

The Western Illinois University women's tennis team will begin its fall season this weekend at the SEMO Fall Invite, scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the John C. Bierk Tennis Complex.