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Pike County taxpayers give $73,376 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By West Central Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

In April, Pike County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Test expectations: How many Jacksonville School District 117 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 69.1% of Jacksonville School District 117 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024: Franklin Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 220th lowest in state for average salary

By West Central Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

Administrators in Franklin Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $97,732 per year, ranking 220th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in McDonough County in week ending May 31?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McDonough County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Pike County in week ending May 31

By West Central Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Schuyler County in week ending May 31?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Schuyler County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Schuyler County in week ending May 31

By West Central Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Schuyler County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 administrators rank 253rd lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

Administrators in Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 earn an average of $98,928 per year, ranking 253rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 70.1% of Franklin Community Unit School District 1 students failed math portion of IAR

By West Central Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 70.1% of Franklin Community Unit School District 1 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Fishing derby hosted by Rep. Hammond and Sen. Anderson returns for second year

By West Central Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

State Representative Norine Hammond and State Senator Neil Anderson are set to host their 2nd Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

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Illinois estate tax reform bill stalls despite bipartisan support

By West Central Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

On March 5, Illinois House Democrats focused their attention on federal issues during a series of floor speeches.

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City of Macomb General Government Committee met June 4

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 9, 2025

City of Macomb General Government Committee met Wednesday, June 4.

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McDonough County Board Law & Legal Committee met May 5

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 9, 2025

McDonough County Board Law & Legal Committee met Monday, May 5.

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City of Jacksonville Plan Commission met June 4

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 9, 2025

City of Jacksonville Plan Commission met Wednesday, June 4.

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Morgan County taxpayers give $35,377 in County Sales Tax in April

By West Central Reporter | Jun 8, 2025

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Morgan County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending May 31

By West Central Reporter | Jun 8, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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8.7% of Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By West Central Reporter | Jun 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.7% of the students in Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Scott County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 31

By West Central Reporter | Jun 8, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Scott County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Pike County?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 7, 2025

Since 1970, Pike County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 12.2%.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Scott County in week ending May 31?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 7, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Scott County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.