West Central Reporter

Thursday, September 18, 2025

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McDonough County taxpayers give $82,841 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 17, 2025

In July, McDonough County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Calhoun County during week ending Sept. 27

By V. D. Scoggins | Sep 17, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Calhoun County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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Leathernecks volleyball hosts Chicago State, Valparaiso, Missouri at upcoming home tournament

By F. P. Miller | Sep 17, 2025

Western Illinois University Leathernecks women's volleyball team is set to host the Leatherneck Classic from September 18-20 at Western Hall in Macomb, Illinois.

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Pike County ranks 60th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 17, 2025

Pike County residents paid $294,105 in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Leathernecks prepare for matches against St. Thomas and Morehead State

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 17, 2025

The Western Illinois University Leathernecks women's soccer team will host St. Thomas on September 18 in Macomb, Illinois, before traveling to Morehead State in Kentucky for a match on September 21.

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A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met Sept. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 17, 2025

A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 17.

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$10,006 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Calhoun County

By S. N. Mason | Sep 16, 2025

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

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Hancock County residents rank 88th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 16, 2025

Hancock County residents paid $94,922 in sales taxes, ranking 88th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Western Illinois falls to IU Indy in men's soccer matchup

By W. E. Miles | Sep 16, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team was defeated by IU Indy on Tuesday afternoon at Northwest Field, with a final score of 3-1.

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Western Illinois volleyball defeats Kansas City in straight sets

By W. E. Miles | Sep 16, 2025

Western Illinois University's volleyball team secured a 3-0 win over Kansas City on Tuesday evening at the Swinney Center.

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City of Macomb Public Works Committee met September 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

City of Macomb Public Works Committee met 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 16

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City of Rushville City Council met Aug. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

City of Rushville City Council met Monday, Aug. 18.

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McDonough County Board ESDA & Claims Committee met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

McDonough County Board ESDA & Claims Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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City of Macomb Public Transportation Committee met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

City of Macomb Public Transportation Committee met Friday, Sept. 12.

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Morgan County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Morgan County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Sept. 8.

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City of Macomb City Council met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

City of Macomb City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

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City of Dallas City Council met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

City of Dallas City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

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McDonough County responsible for 37th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 16, 2025

McDonough County residents paid $599,159 in sales taxes, the 37th highest total paid per county in July.

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Western Illinois women’s tennis opens fall season with wins at SEMO Invite

By W. E. Miles | Sep 15, 2025

The Western Illinois University women's tennis team began its fall season with a series of strong performances at the SEMO Fall Invite.

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Calhoun County residents pay $16,156 in County Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 15, 2025

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