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Home sales in Hancock County in week ending June 21

By West Central Reporter | Jun 28, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Hancock County in the week ending June 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

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

By West Central Reporter | Jun 28, 2025

In McDonough County schools, 81 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Prairie State Taxes: Calhoun County residents rank 85th in total sales taxes paid for 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 28, 2025

Calhoun County residents paid $920,486 in sales taxes, ranking 85th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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There were 117 Hispanic students enrolled in Morgan County schools in 2023-24 school year

By West Central Reporter | Jun 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 2.9% of students enrolled in Morgan County schools identified as Hispanic.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Morgan County in week ending June 21

By West Central Reporter | Jun 27, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Greene County collects $256,396 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 27, 2025

In 2024, Greene County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Western Illinois University baseball players gain experience during summer leagues

By West Central Reporter | Jun 27, 2025

Western Illinois University's baseball team members have been actively participating in various leagues and training camps over the summer, showcasing their dedication to the sport.

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Brown County residents pay $145,249 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

In 2024, Brown County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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In 2022, Scott County ranks 32nd among Illinois counties with 20.9% transfer dependency

By West Central Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.9% of income in Scott County—ranking it 32nd least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Schuyler County residents pay $493,777 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

In 2024, Schuyler County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Schuyler County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 2.7% of students enrolled in Schuyler County schools identified as Black.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Morgan County in week ending June 21?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Pike County during week ending July 5

By V. D. Scoggins | Jun 25, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Pike County and is set to be released from jail in the week ending July 5.

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Hancock County taxpayers give $390,924 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

In 2024, Hancock County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Cass County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

In Cass County schools, 155 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Week ending July 5: 1 inmate sentenced in Morgan County to be released from jail

By V. D. Scoggins | Jun 24, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Morgan County and is set to be released from jail in the week ending July 5.

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McDonough County Education: 255 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By West Central Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.6% of students enrolled in McDonough County schools identified as Black.

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$218,022 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Calhoun County

By West Central Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

In 2024, Calhoun County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Week ending July 5: 1 inmate sentenced in McDonough County to be released

By V. D. Scoggins | Jun 23, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in McDonough County and is set to be released from jail in the week ending July 5.

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Western Illinois Men’s Soccer releases full schedule for fall season

By West Central Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

Western Illinois Men's Soccer has announced its 2025 fall schedule, which includes a mix of non-conference and Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) games.