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Schuyler County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 2.7% of income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.7% of income in Schuyler County, providing an average of $1,424 per capita to residents.

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$10,721 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Calhoun County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

In January, Calhoun County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Hancock County weekly recap of home sales during week ending March 29

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Hancock County in the week ending March 29, according to BlockShopper.com.

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2023-24 school year saw 2,697 students enrolled in Hancock County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Hancock County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the West Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Scott County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Scott County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Leatherneck baseball team's comeback falls short against Tennessee Tech

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

The Western Illinois University (WIU) Leatherneck baseball team faced a setback in their first game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, with a final score of 14-2 at their home stadium in Macomb, Illinois.

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Western Illinois excels at Billiken Alumni Invite with podium finishes, prepares for Kansas Relays

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

The Western Illinois Track and Field team showcased a commendable performance at the Billiken Alumni Invite in St. Louis, Missouri, achieving numerous podium finishes and top-10 placements across both track and field events.

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Western Illinois golf teams finish strong at home tournament

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

The Western Illinois University's Men's and Women's Golf teams concluded their home tournament for the spring season on Saturday in Silvis, Illinois.

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Western Illinois triumphs over Eastern Illinois in tennis match

By West Central Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

The Western Illinois University (WIU) tennis team secured a victory against the Eastern Illinois Panthers, advancing their conference record to 3-1.

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Prairie State taxes: Calhoun County residents rank 88th in total sales taxes paid for January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Calhoun County residents paid $79,807 in sales taxes, ranking 88th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Schuyler County as of March 16

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Schuyler County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Hancock County?

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

There were two offenders living in Hancock County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Enrollment numbers in McDonough County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Brown County collects $61,505 in County School Facility Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In January, Brown County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McDonough County Board Road & Bridge Committee met April 3

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 4, 2025

McDonough County Board Road & Bridge Committee met Thursday, April 3

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City of Greenville Police Commissioners met April 4

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 4, 2025

City of Greenville Police Commissioners met Friday, April 4

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Cass County: Residents received $29.32 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.6% of income in Cass County, providing an average of $2,316 per capita to residents.

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Morgan County saw 18.5% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.8% of income in Morgan County, an alarming 18.5% surge from 8.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Schuyler County ranks 81st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Schuyler County residents paid $113,672 in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per county in January.