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Brown County: Medicare made up 4.7% of total income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | May 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.7% of income in Brown County, providing an average of $2,195 per capita to residents.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6?

By West Central Reporter | May 3, 2025

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Jacksonville School District 117 in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 30.9% of the students in Jacksonville School District 117 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Hancock County in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Hancock County in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

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Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 95.7% of Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Schuyler County?

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

There were 11 offenders living in Schuyler County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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$71,408 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for McDonough County

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

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

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Illinois Republicans oppose proposed $6 billion tax hikes, criticize Gov. Pritzker's rhetoric

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have expressed strong opposition to proposed tax increases amounting to $6 billion, which are being promoted by progressive groups.

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Illinois Republicans criticize $6 billion tax hikes and question Governor Pritzker's political rhetoric

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

Illinois House Republicans voiced strong opposition to new tax initiatives proposed by progressive groups, which would amount to a $6 billion increase.

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WIU Leathernecks beat SIUE Cougars 5-2 in series opener

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

WIU Baseball secured a third consecutive victory with a 5-2 win over the SIUE Cougars in Edwardsville, Illinois, on Friday night.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, May 5?

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

This former West Central Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Monday, May 5.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5?

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5.

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Hancock County collects $34,383 in County Sales Tax in March

By West Central Reporter | May 2, 2025

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

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Test expectations: How many Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | May 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 96% of Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Brown County Community Unit School District 1 in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | May 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 31% of the students in Brown County Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 5 parolees from Schuyler County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By West Central Reporter | May 1, 2025

There were five offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Schuyler County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.

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City of Jacksonville Area Museum Board met May 1

By Philip Gonzales | May 1, 2025

City of Jacksonville Area Museum Board met Thursday, May 1.

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McDonough County ranks 47th in Illinois for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022

By West Central Reporter | May 1, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.1% of income in McDonough County—ranking it 47th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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Scott County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6.1% of income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | May 1, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.1% of income in Scott County, providing an average of $3,377 per capita to residents.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4?

By West Central Reporter | May 1, 2025

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4.