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Franklin Community Unit School District 1 students suspended 13 times in 2023-24 school year

By G. R. Escalante | Jul 12, 2025

There were 13 incidents of students being suspended in Franklin Community Unit School District 1 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Hammond and Anderson host successful Senior Expo providing vital resources

By West Central Reporter | Jul 12, 2025

State Senator Neil Anderson and State Representative Norine Hammond concluded a Senior Expo in Carthage, offering free resources and services to seniors.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Scott County in week ending July 5?

By G. R. Russell | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Scott County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Hammond relocates district office in Macomb

By West Central Reporter | Jul 11, 2025

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) has relocated her district office to a new site in Macomb as of July 8.

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$289,650 in County School Facility Tax collected in May for McDonough County

By S. N. Mason | Jul 11, 2025

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

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18.7% of income in Brown County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 21st in Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 18.7% of income in Brown County—ranking it 21st least dependent among Illinois counties.

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$42,648 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Hancock County

By S. N. Mason | Jul 10, 2025

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Morgan County in week ending July 5?

By G. R. Russell | Jul 9, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Brown County collects $135,833 in County Sales Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 8, 2025

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

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 2 inmates sentenced in Pike County during week ending July 19

By V. D. Scoggins | Jul 8, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Pike County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 19.

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Morgan County taxpayers give $35,718 in County Sales Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 7, 2025

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

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Rep. Davidsmeyer announces first winner of photo contest for Illinois' 100th District

By West Central Reporter | Jul 7, 2025

State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer has announced the winner of the 100th District Photo Contest.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Hancock County in week ending June 28?

By G. R. Russell | Jul 7, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Greene County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Jul 6, 2025

In Greene County schools, 25 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Home sales during week ending June 28 in Hancock County

By L. J. Schott | Jul 5, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Hancock County in the week ending June 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Schuyler County collects $47,329 in County School Facility Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 5, 2025

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

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There were 109 multiracial students enrolled in Cass County schools in 2023-24 school year

By West Central Reporter | Jul 5, 2025

In Cass County schools, 109 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Scott County taxpayers give $28,833 in County School Facility Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 4, 2025

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

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in McDonough County?

By West Central Reporter | Jul 4, 2025

There were 20 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in McDonough County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Pike County in week ending June 28?

By G. R. Russell | Jul 4, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.