September, 2025 Stories | West Central Reporter

Leathernecks volleyball prepares for matchup against Kansas City Roos

By F. P. Miller | Sep 15, 2025

The Western Illinois University Leathernecks women's volleyball team is set to play against Kansas City on September 16 at the Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Prairie State Taxes: Greene County residents rank 81st in total sales taxes paid for July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 14, 2025

Greene County residents paid $120,194 in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

How many American Indian students were enrolled in McDonough County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By I. R. Roe | Sep 14, 2025

In McDonough County school districts, 12 American Indian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Brown County taxpayers give $13,433 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 14, 2025

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

Western Illinois falls to Omaha in women's soccer matchup

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 14, 2025

Western Illinois University’s women’s soccer team lost to Omaha 7-1 on Sunday at Northwest Field.

Western Illinois men's golf opens fall season at Blue Hen Invite

By W. E. Miles | Sep 14, 2025

The Western Illinois University Men's Golf team is set to begin its fall season at the Blue Hen Invite, held in Newark, Delaware, from September 15 to 16.

Western Illinois defeats Valparaiso in home opener behind strong offensive showing

By W. E. Miles | Sep 14, 2025

Western Illinois University’s football team earned its first win of the season on Saturday, defeating Valparaiso 51-30 at Hanson Field.

Morgan County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 14, 2025

Morgan County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 11.

McDonough County Building & Grounds/Elms Committee met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 14, 2025

McDonough County Building & Grounds/Elms Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

City of Jacksonville City Council met Aug. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 14, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

City of Greenville City Council met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 14, 2025

City of Greenville City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Scott County in Q2 2025?

By R. C. Valenzuela | Sep 13, 2025

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Scott County as of the second quarter of 2025.

Morgan County residents paid 38th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 13, 2025

Morgan County residents paid $587,002 in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per county in July.

Hancock County home sales in week ending Sept. 6

By L. J. Schott | Sep 13, 2025

There were four reported residential sales in Hancock County in the week ending Sept. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

Western Illinois volleyball falls to UAB after strong start

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 13, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team lost to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in a four-set match on Saturday morning at the Meeks Family Fieldhouse.