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Western Illinois prepares for road game against Northwestern following opening loss

By R. L. Kovacs | Sep 4, 2025

Western Illinois University’s football team will travel to Evanston, Illinois, to face Northwestern on Friday, September 5 at Martin Stadium.

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Calhoun County collects $25,250 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June

By S. N. Mason | Sep 4, 2025

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

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Leathernecks volleyball prepares for trio of matches at Saint Louis tournament

By E. L. Hollingsworth | Sep 4, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team is set to compete in three matches at the Chaifetz Pavilion in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 5 and 6.

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Western Illinois women’s soccer falls to Green Bay in away match

By E. L. Hollingsworth | Sep 4, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team lost 5–0 to Green Bay on Thursday evening.

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Rep. Hammond schedules traveling office hours for Canton, Carthage and Havana in September

By T. V. Barnard | Sep 4, 2025

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) has announced that she will hold Traveling Office Hours across the 94th Legislative District in September.

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Cass County taxpayers give $27,266 in County Sales Tax in June

By S. N. Mason | Sep 3, 2025

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

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Week ending Sept. 13: 2 inmates sentenced in Pike County to be released from prison

By V. D. Scoggins | Sep 3, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Pike County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

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City of Jacksonville Plan Commission met September 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

City of Jacksonville Plan Commission met 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 3

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Davidsmeyer receives champion award for advocacy on behalf of disabled individuals

By S. N. Mason | Sep 3, 2025

100th District State Representative Christopher “C.D.” Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) has received the 2025 IARF Champion Award, presented by Josh Evans, President & CEO of the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF).

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Western Illinois women’s soccer prepares for road games at Green Bay and Purdue

By E. L. Hollingsworth | Sep 3, 2025

The Western Illinois University Leathernecks women's soccer team is set to play two upcoming away matches, facing Green Bay on September 4 at 5:00 p.m. in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Purdue on September 7 at noon in West Lafayette, Indiana.

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Western Illinois men's soccer defeats Bradley with two goals from Xavier Gagnon

By R. R. Ochoa | Sep 3, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team secured a 3-2 win over Bradley on Wednesday night in Macomb.

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City of Rushville City Council met Aug. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

City of Rushville City Council met Monday, Aug. 4.

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City of Bushnell City Council met Aug. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

City of Bushnell City Council met Monday, Aug. 4.

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City of Dallas City Council met Aug. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

City of Dallas City Council met Monday, Aug. 4.

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City of Dallas City Council met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

City of Dallas City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Brown County in week ending Aug. 23

By G. R. Russell | Sep 3, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Brown County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Morgan County collects $30,701 in County Sales Tax in June

By S. N. Mason | Sep 2, 2025

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Scott County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 23

By G. R. Russell | Sep 2, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Scott County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Cass County in week ending Aug. 23?

By G. R. Russell | Sep 2, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Cass County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Western Illinois men's soccer prepares for home games against Bradley and Green Bay

By West Central Reporter | Sep 2, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team is preparing for two home matches this week, facing Bradley on September 3 and Green Bay on September 6 in Macomb, Illinois.