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Hamilton Community Consolidated School District 328 welcomes 573 students in 2023-24 school year

By West Central Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

Enrollment at Hamilton Community Consolidated School District 328 were unchanged from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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WIU tennis team narrowly loses to Milwaukee

By West Central Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

The Western Illinois University (WIU) tennis team faced a challenging match against Milwaukee, ultimately falling short with a 3-4 scoreline.

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Western Illinois splits games against Valparaiso and Green Bay

By West Central Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

Western Illinois University showcased a strong offensive performance against Valparaiso, achieving an 11-7 victory in St. Charles, Missouri.

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Morgan County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.3% of income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.3% of income in Morgan County, providing an average of $1,664 per capita to residents.

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7 inmates sentenced in Pike County to be released in March

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

There are seven inmates sentenced in Pike County set to be released from jail in March.

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City of Jacksonville City Council met Jan. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 28, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, Jan. 27

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1 gas station in cities throughout Hancock County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 22

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Hancock County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 22

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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No new registered sex offenders living in Schuyler County in week ending Feb. 9

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Schuyler County in the week ending Feb. 9 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Cities within Hancock County registered no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses to practice law in Q4 2024 compared to the previous quarter

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Hancock County in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Brown County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 22

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Brown County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 welcomes 574 students in 2023-24 school year

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

Enrollment at West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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McDonough County responsible for 34th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

McDonough County residents paid $566,609 in sales taxes, the 34th highest total paid per county in November 2024.

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Scott County residents pay $8,915 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

In November 2024, Scott County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Audit reveals high costs of Illinois immigrant health benefits

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

On Wednesday, the Illinois Auditor General published an audit revealing that the state has spent over $1.6 billion in taxpayer funds on health benefits for illegal immigrants under the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors and Adults program.

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Western Illinois secures first baseball win of season against Alabama State

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

Western Illinois University's baseball team secured its first victory of the season with a decisive 12-1 win over Alabama State at Wheeler-Watkins Stadium.

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Western Illinois Athletics celebrates Black history month with tributes

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

Western Illinois University (WIU) Athletics commemorated Black History Month throughout February by celebrating the contributions of its Black alumni, Hall of Famers, current student-athletes, and coaches.

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

By West Central Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Pike County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 22

By West Central Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2023-24 school year sees 587 students enrolled at Bushnell Prairie City Community Unit School District 170

By West Central Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

Enrollment at Bushnell Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.