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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Schuyler County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

By West Central Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in Schuyler County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Cass County taxpayers give $101,035 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

In January, Cass County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McDonough County Building & Grounds/Elms Committee met April 8

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 9, 2025

McDonough County Building & Grounds/Elms Committee met Tuesday, April 8

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City of Greenville City Council met April 8

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 9, 2025

City of Greenville City Council met Tuesday, April 8

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WIU Baseball yields late lead, loses 5-2 to Bradley

By West Central Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Western Illinois University (WIU) Baseball faced a setback in a mid-week encounter against Bradley University, falling 5-2 in Peoria, Illinois on Wednesday night.

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Calhoun County: Medicaid made up 3.6% of total income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.6% of income in Calhoun County, providing an average of $1,999 per capita to residents.

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$29,051 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Cass County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

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

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1,676 students enrolled in Greene County in 2023-24 school year

By West Central Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

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

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Schuyler County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By West Central Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Schuyler County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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Scott County residents rank 98th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Scott County residents paid $40,005 in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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Unchanged number of attorneys held active licenses to practice law in cities within Scott County in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

By West Central Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Scott County in the first quarter of 2025 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

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H-1B Insights: Employers in West Central Reporter publication area file 12 petitions throughout 2024

By West Central Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 12 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the West Central Reporter publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Week ending March 23: No new registered sex offenders living in McDonough County

By West Central Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in McDonough County in the week ending March 23 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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No new registered sex offenders living in Hancock County in week ending March 23

By West Central Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Hancock County as of the week ending March 23.

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City of Macomb City Council met April 7

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 8, 2025

City of Macomb City Council met Monday, April 7

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City of Dallas City Council met April 7

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 8, 2025

City of Dallas City Council met Thursday, April 7

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Abby Hunter shines as WIU Women's Golf achieves fourth place at Stampede tournament

By West Central Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Western Illinois University Women's Golf team concluded its final tournament before the OVC Conference Championships.

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Morgan County collects $428,131 in County School Facility Tax in January

By West Central Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

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

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Morgan County ranks 31st in Illinois for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Morgan County received an average of $13,419 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 31st highest in Illinois.

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Cass County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 23

By West Central Reporter | Apr 7, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Cass County as of the week ending March 23.