West Central Reporter

McDonough County residents paid $479,649 in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per county in August.

West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the West Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Pike County collects $57,868 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

In August, Pike County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Week ending Nov. 16: Hancock County home sales

There were two reported residential sales in Hancock County in the week ending Nov. 16, according to BlockShopper.com.

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from McDonough County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in McDonough County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across McDonough County in week ending Nov. 16

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout McDonough County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Western Illinois ends football season with home win over Gardner-Webb

Western Illinois University concluded its 2024 football season with a decisive 45-28 win against Gardner-Webb at Hanson Field.

Pike County taxpayers give $18,809 in County Sales Tax in August

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

Cities within Morgan County registered 1 less lawyer with active licenses to practice law in Q3 compared to the previous quarter

There was one less active legal license in cities within Morgan County in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Pike County in week ending Nov. 16?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Schuyler County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Nov. 16

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Schuyler County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Brown County residents pay $11,131 in County Sales Tax in August

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

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Hancock County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Hancock County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Western Illinois prepares for final home game against Gardner-Webb

Western Illinois University's football team is set to face the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs on November 23, 2024, at Hanson Field in Macomb.

WIU football team builds beds for children in need

The Western Illinois University football team recently participated in a community service event, contributing to the construction of beds for children in need.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Cass County in week ending Nov. 16?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Cass County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from Morgan County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes living in Morgan County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Brown County?

There was one offender living in Brown County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

Pike County residents pay $30,880 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Schuyler County in week ending Nov. 16?