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West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 reports 59 incidents of students being suspended just in 2023-24 school year

By G. R. Escalante | Jul 31, 2025

There were 59 incidents of students being suspended just in West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Scott County sees an 11% increase in transfer reliance since 1970

By West Central Reporter | Jul 31, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.9% of income in Scott County, a 11% surge from 9.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Brown County Community Unit School District 1 had $26.7 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By G. R. Escalante | Jul 30, 2025

Brown County Community Unit School District 1's outstanding school debt reached $26.7 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $3,909,520 per student.

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

By G. R. Russell | Jul 30, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Scott County in June remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Scott County residents rank 98th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jul 30, 2025

Scott County residents paid $450,088 in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Morgan County in week ending July 26

By G. R. Russell | Jul 30, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Morgan County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Pike County in week ending July 26

By G. R. Russell | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Pike County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Cass County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 26

By G. R. Russell | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cass County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Greene County in week ending July 26?

By G. R. Russell | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Greene County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Schuyler County in week ending July 26?

By G. R. Russell | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Schuyler County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 inmate sentenced in Hancock County to be released from prison during August

By F. P. Miller | Jul 30, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Hancock County set to be released from prison in August.

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Waverly Community Unit School District 6 students suspended 66 times just in 2023-24 school year

By G. R. Escalante | Jul 30, 2025

There were 66 incidents of students being suspended just in Waverly Community Unit School District 6 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Week ending Aug. 9: 2 inmates sentenced in Morgan County to be released from prison

By V. D. Scoggins | Jul 30, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Morgan County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.

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City of Jacksonville City Council met July 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 30, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met 6 p.m. Monday, July 28

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$13,677 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Schuyler County

By S. N. Mason | Jul 30, 2025

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

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Western Illinois announces men’s basketball coaching staff additions for upcoming season

By West Central Reporter | Jul 30, 2025

Western Illinois University has announced updates to its men's basketball coaching staff for the 2025-26 season.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Cass County in week ending July 19

By G. R. Russell | Jul 29, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cass County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Jacksonville School District 117 had $48.7 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By G. R. Escalante | Jul 29, 2025

Jacksonville School District 117 had the highest outstanding school debt among Morgan County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cass County collects $118,559 in County School Facility Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 29, 2025

In May, Cass County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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City of Bushnell City Council met July 21

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 29, 2025

City of Bushnell City Council met Monday, July 21.