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Franklin Community Unit School District 1: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 60.7% of Franklin Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Pike County as of Q1?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

Cities within Pike County recorded five lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

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Hancock County home prices fall in May 2025 compared to May 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

In May, the median sale price of a home in Hancock County fell by $23,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 19%.

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How many inmates sentenced in McDonough County will be released during Q3?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release five inmates who were sentenced to state prison in McDonough County during the third quarter of 2025.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Morgan County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Morgan County schools identified as Asian.

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City of Rushville City Council met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 17, 2025

City of Rushville City Council met Monday, May 19.

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City of Greenville Planning Commission met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 17, 2025

City of Greenville Planning Commission met Monday, May 19.

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City of Bushnell City Council met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 17, 2025

City of Bushnell City Council met Monday, May 19.

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Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met June 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 17, 2025

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met Wednesday, June 18.

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Brown County Community Unit School District 1 Board met June 16

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 17, 2025

Brown County Community Unit School District 1 Board met Monday, June 16.

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City of Dallas City Council met June 16

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 17, 2025

City of Dallas City Council met Monday, June 16.

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City of Rushville City Council met June 16

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 17, 2025

City of Rushville City Council met Monday, June 16.

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Hancock County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By West Central Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 24% of income in Hancock County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Test expectations: How many Dallas Elementary School District 327 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.3% of Dallas Elementary School District 327 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Analysis: Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District 3 administrators rank 113th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

Administrators in Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $91,147 per year, ranking 113th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Hancock County: 1 inmate scheduled for release in Q3

By West Central Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release one inmate who was sentenced to state prison in Hancock County during the third quarter of 2025.

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There were 940 white students enrolled in Cass County schools in 2023-24 school year

By West Central Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 48.5% of students enrolled in Cass County schools identified as white.

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Brown County residents pay $14,002 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By West Central Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

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

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Scott County to have 1 inmate sentenced in its jurisdiction released during July

By West Central Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Scott County set to be released from jail in July.

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Pritzker signs FY26 Illinois Budget amid Republican criticism

By West Central Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

On Monday, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget into law for Illinois.