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Western Illinois men’s basketball falls to Radford in season opener

By West Central Reporter | Nov 7, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's basketball team began the 2025–26 season with a narrow 80–75 defeat against Radford at the Dedmon Center on Monday night.

City of Jacksonville Plan Commission met Oct. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2025

City of Jacksonville Plan Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 1.

City of Jacksonville Zoning Board of Appeals met Nov. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2025

City of Jacksonville Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Nov. 5.

City of Jacksonville Plan Commission met Nov. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2025

City of Jacksonville Plan Commission met Wednesday, Nov. 5.

City of Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission met Nov. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2025

City of Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 4.

City of Hamilton City Council met Nov. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2025

City of Hamilton City Council met Monday, Nov. 3.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Brown County in October compared to previous month

By West Central Reporter | Nov 6, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Brown County in October compared to the previous month.

11.8% of teachers leave their jobs in McDonough County

By K. L. Heil | Nov 6, 2025

With an average salary of $49,843, 88.2% of teachers remain on their positions in McDonough County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Western Illinois men's basketball prepares for road test against Iowa Hawkeyes

By West Central Reporter | Nov 6, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's basketball team is set to face the University of Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday, November 7, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Western Illinois football hosts Lindenwood Lions following bye week

By West Central Reporter | Nov 6, 2025

Western Illinois University’s football team will return to play after a bye week, hosting Lindenwood at Hanson Field in Macomb, Illinois, on Saturday, November 8.

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Who from West Central Illinois area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Sunday, Nov. 9?

By K. E. Ferrell | Nov 6, 2025

This former West Central Illinois area high school athlete will take part in events on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Teacher retention rate in Cass County: 86.5% stay put

By K. L. Heil | Nov 5, 2025

With an average salary of $50,270, 86.5% of teachers remain on their positions in Cass County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Nov. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 5, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Wednesday, Nov. 5.

City of Greenville City Council met Nov. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 5, 2025

City of Greenville City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Western Illinois volleyball prepares to host Little Rock Trojans for two-match series

By West Central Reporter | Nov 5, 2025

Western Illinois University Leathernecks women's volleyball team is set to host the Little Rock Trojans in a pair of matches at Western Hall in Macomb, Illinois.