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Brown County residents pay $12,986 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 27, 2025

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

Weekly recap, week ending Sept. 20 home sales in Hancock County

By L. J. Schott | Sep 27, 2025

There were six reported residential sales in Hancock County in the week ending Sept. 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

Calhoun County Education: 11 Hispanic students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Sep 27, 2025

In Calhoun County school districts, 11 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cass County?

By W. G. Cook | Sep 27, 2025

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

Western Illinois and Eastern Illinois men’s soccer teams finish match in draw

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 27, 2025

Western Illinois University and Eastern Illinois University played to a 1–1 draw in men's soccer on Saturday at John MacKenzie Alumni Field.

Western Illinois falls to Eastern Illinois in OVC–Big South football opener

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 27, 2025

Western Illinois University’s football team lost its conference opener against Eastern Illinois University, with a final score of 31–23 at Hanson Field on Saturday.

Western Illinois University outlines protocols ahead of football game against Eastern Illinois

By F. P. Miller | Sep 26, 2025

Western Illinois University Athletics has announced game day procedures and safety measures for fans attending the upcoming football game against Eastern Illinois at Hanson Field.

21 Hispanic students enrolled in Brown County districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Sep 26, 2025

In Brown County school districts, 21 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Hancock County residents pay $56,108 in County Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 26, 2025

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

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in McDonough County?

By W. G. Cook | Sep 26, 2025

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

Western Illinois volleyball falls to Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in straight sets

By W. E. Miles | Sep 26, 2025

Western Illinois University’s volleyball team faced Tennessee Tech in an Ohio Valley Conference match at Western Hall on Friday.

Western Illinois opens conference play against Eastern Illinois in “Best is West” soccer match

By F. P. Miller | Sep 26, 2025

Western Illinois University Men's Soccer will begin conference play on Saturday as the Leathernecks face Eastern Illinois University in the "Best is West" match at 1 p.m. CT.

Western Illinois cross country teams compete at Gans Creek Classic

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 26, 2025

Western Illinois University's cross country teams competed at the Gans Creek Classic in Missouri on Friday, facing a strong field of regional opponents and delivering several notable individual performances.

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Who from West Central Illinois area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Sept. 29?

By W. E. Miles | Sep 26, 2025

The week starting Monday, Sept. 29 will feature action from these former West Central Illinois area high school stars.

Scott County residents pay $282,249 in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Sep 26, 2025

In 2024, Scott County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Cass County residents pay $32,205 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 25, 2025

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

Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Scott County?

By W. G. Cook | Sep 25, 2025

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

Western Illinois hosts Eastern Illinois in OVC–Big South football opener Saturday

By F. P. Miller | Sep 25, 2025

Western Illinois University will host Eastern Illinois University in a football game on Saturday, September 27 at Hanson Field in Macomb, Illinois.

Western Illinois women’s tennis wraps up fall at OVC Tournament

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 25, 2025

The Western Illinois University women's tennis team is set to finish its fall season at the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Tournament, which will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Wesselman Tennis Center in Evansville, Indiana.

Schuyler County Education: 39 Black students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Sep 25, 2025

In Schuyler County school districts, 39 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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