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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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Prairie State Taxes: Calhoun County residents rank 90th in total sales taxes paid for August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 17, 2025

Calhoun County residents paid $87,020 in sales taxes, ranking 90th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Western Illinois cross country posts strong results at Bradley Pink Classic

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 17, 2025

Western Illinois University's cross country teams concluded their regular season at the Bradley Pink Classic in Peoria, Illinois.

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2024: How much was spent on football teams from McDonough County

By W. S. Price | Oct 17, 2025

McDonough County's institution spent $3,891,295 on their football teams in 2024, a 44.7%% increase over the previous year.

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McDonough County taxpayers give $87,714 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 17, 2025

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

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Western Illinois University details homecoming football game day procedures

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 17, 2025

Western Illinois University Athletics has announced plans for game day operations and safety protocols for the upcoming football game against Charleston Southern at Hanson Field.

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Western Illinois University to hold auditions for basketball public address announcer

By W. E. Miles | Oct 17, 2025

Western Illinois University Athletics will hold auditions to find a new public address announcer for the upcoming basketball season.

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Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 15.

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Pike County residents rank 60th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 16, 2025

Pike County residents paid $294,796 in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Greene County collects $84,361 in County School Facility Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 16, 2025

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

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Western Illinois University men's soccer draws 1–1 against Southern Indiana

By W. E. Miles | Oct 16, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team played to a 1–1 draw against the University of Southern Indiana on Thursday at John MacKenzie Alumni Field in Macomb, Illinois.

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Western Illinois hosts Charleston Southern for Homecoming football matchup

By F. P. Miller | Oct 16, 2025

Western Illinois University will host Charleston Southern for its Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 18, at Hanson Field in Macomb, Illinois.

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McDonough County Building & Grounds/Elms Committee met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2025

McDonough County Building & Grounds/Elms Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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City of Jacksonville City Council met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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City of Jacksonville City Council met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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City of Greenville City Council met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2025

City of Greenville City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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Western Illinois women's soccer loses 3-0 to Little Rock in conference match

By F. P. Miller | Oct 16, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team was defeated 3-0 by Little Rock in an Ohio Valley Conference match on Thursday afternoon in Macomb, Illinois.

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Cass County residents pay $23,960 in County Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 15, 2025

In August, Cass County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Schuyler County ranks 79th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 15, 2025

Schuyler County residents paid $146,198 in sales taxes, ranking 79th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Western Illinois volleyball falls to Eastern Illinois in four sets at home

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 15, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team was defeated by Eastern Illinois in a four-set match on Tuesday at Western Hall.

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Western Illinois cross country to compete at Bradley Pink Classic in Peoria

By F. P. Miller | Oct 15, 2025

The Western Illinois University cross country team is set to participate in the Bradley Pink Classic this Friday at Newman Golf Course in Peoria, Illinois.