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Beardstown CUSD 15 has a 'difference-maker' in assistant principal Klett

Matt Klett’s goal as an assistant high school principal at Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 is to support every aspect of the students' education in a positive manner.

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jan 30, 2020

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Agriculture teacher brings farming into the classroom at Calhoun High

One of Heidi Doyle’s goals as an agriculture teacher at Calhoun High School in Hardin is to educate her students on the inner workings of a farm.

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Dec 3, 2019

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Hagen shows students why math matters at Calhoun High

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Aug 30, 2019

Eric Hagen’s goal as a math teacher at Calhoun High School is to show students the importance of mathematics in everyday life.

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State spending 36 percent of money allocated for education on pension costs

By Colin Froment | 7 months ago

Illinois Policy recently released a new study detailing how pension costs are negatively impacting budgets throughout the state’s school districts.

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MACOMB AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Neck Up the Square

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2019

#TownGownTuesday Join the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Macomb and #WIU next Friday (Aug. 23) from 4-7 p.m.

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MCDONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL: 2019 Health Career Scholarships Awarded

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2019

Each year, the McDonough District Hospital Health Careers Committee awards scholarships to individuals pursuing a career or continuing their education in a health-related field.

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North Greene Unit District 3 superintendent believes quality education is a community effort

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jul 26, 2019

Mark Scott has been bettering the lives of students from North Greene Unit District #3 since taking on the role of acting superintendent two years ago.

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Rep. Hammond decries Pritzker's removal of two Western Illinois University board appointees

By Glenn Minnis | 9 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) thinks there might be more than meets the eye to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s hasty decision to remove two newly appointed members of the Western Illinois University (WIU) Board of Trustees.

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Beardstown CUSD 15 superintendent Gilbert rises up the ranks to provide leadership, mentorship

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jun 25, 2019

Beardstown Community Unit School District #15 (CUSD 15) Superintendent Ron Gilbert is rewarded by his students every day on the job.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Scott County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 23, 2019

There were three offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Scott County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Schuyler County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 22, 2019

There were 27 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Schuyler County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Pike County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 21, 2019

There were 23 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Pike County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Morgan County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 20, 2019

There were 46 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Morgan County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Mcdonough County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 19, 2019

There were 22 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Mcdonough County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Hancock County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There were 24 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Hancock County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Greene County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

There were 22 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Greene County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cass County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 16, 2019

There were 11 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Cass County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Brown County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 15, 2019

There were three offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Brown County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.