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Western Illinois edges SIUE for first conference soccer win of season

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 2, 2025

Western Illinois University’s men’s soccer team secured its first conference victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) on Thursday in Macomb, Illinois.

36 multiracial students enrolled in Greene County districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 1, 2025

In Greene County school districts, 36 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Pike County collects $36,047 in County Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 1, 2025

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

Western Illinois men’s soccer prepares for OVC clash against SIUE Cougars

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 1, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team will play its second Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) match of the season against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Cougars on Thursday, October 2.

Western Illinois basketball’s Addi Brownfield accepted to University of Missouri medical school

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 1, 2025

Western Illinois University women's basketball player Addi Brownfield has been accepted into the University of Missouri School of Medicine as a member of the Class of 2030.

Western Illinois cross country heads to Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational

By W. E. Miles | Oct 1, 2025

The Western Illinois University cross country team will compete at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational this Friday, October 3.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from West Central Illinois area competing on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By K. E. Ferrell | Oct 1, 2025

These former West Central Illinois high school stars set for games on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Calhoun County?

By W. G. Cook | Sep 30, 2025

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

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 8.7% of Cass County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Sep 30, 2025

In Cass County school districts, 182 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Western Illinois men’s golf finishes 18th at SIUE Dolenc Invitational

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 30, 2025

The Western Illinois University men's golf team concluded its participation in the SIUE Dolenc Invitational, finishing 18th overall with a combined team score of 887 (+35).

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Morgan County?

By W. G. Cook | Sep 29, 2025

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

Memorial Hospital receives award for mobile clinic marketing campaign

By A. F. Elliott | Sep 29, 2025

Memorial Hospital has received the 2025 Award of Merit from the Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (ISHMPR) for its marketing campaign promoting the Memorial Medical Clinic Mobile.

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 1.2% of Greene County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Sep 29, 2025

In Greene County school districts, 20 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Western Illinois men's golf finishes eighth at Zach Johnson Invitational

By F. P. Miller | Sep 29, 2025

The Western Illinois University men's golf team concluded their participation in the Drake/Zach Johnson Invitational, finishing eighth overall with a team score of 884 (+58).

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Pike County?

By W. G. Cook | Sep 29, 2025

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

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 33.3% of Cass County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Sep 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 33.3% of students enrolled in Cass County school districts identified as Hispanic.

Western Illinois falls to Tennessee Tech in OVC women's soccer match

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 28, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team lost 6–1 to Tennessee Tech in an Ohio Valley Conference match on Sunday.

Western Illinois men's golf set for SIUE Dolenc Invitational in Madison

By F. P. Miller | Sep 28, 2025

The Western Illinois University men's golf team will compete in the SIUE Dolenc Invitational from September 29 to 30 at the Gateway National Golf Links in Madison, Illinois.

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.

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