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Schuyler County taxpayers give $10,112 in County Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 8, 2025

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

Grace Kremer named OVC co-defensive player of the week for volleyball

By F. P. Miller | Sep 8, 2025

Grace Kremer of Western Illinois University has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week, according to an announcement from the conference on Monday.

City of Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

City of Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

City of Barry City Council met Aug. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

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

Cass County districts used up to 53.4% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 7, 2025

School districts in Cass County carried over $15.8 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 53.4% of their legal borrowing capacity.

$12,130 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Brown County

By S. N. Mason | Sep 7, 2025

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

Western Illinois falls to Purdue in road soccer matchup

By W. E. Miles | Sep 7, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team faced Purdue University on Sunday, ending with a 4-0 loss at Folk Field.

Home sales in Hancock County in week ending Aug. 30

By L. J. Schott | Sep 6, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Hancock County in the week ending Aug. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

Western Illinois men's soccer falls to Green Bay at home

By W. E. Miles | Sep 6, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team lost 1-0 to Green Bay on Saturday at Northwest Field in Macomb.

McDonough County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 6, 2025

Macomb Community Unit School District 185 used the largest share of its debt limit in McDonough County during fiscal year 2024, at 6.6% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

$109,014 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Cass County

By S. N. Mason | Sep 6, 2025

In July, Cass County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Western Illinois volleyball falls to Saint Louis Billikens in four sets

By F. P. Miller | Sep 6, 2025

Western Illinois University's volleyball team lost to Saint Louis University in a four-set match on Saturday at Chaifetz Pavilion.

City of Waverly City Council met Aug. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

City of Waverly City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 5.

McDonough County Board Road & Bridge Committee met Sept. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

McDonough County Board Road & Bridge Committee met Thursday, Sept. 4.

Pike County taxpayers give $30,867 in County Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 5, 2025

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

Western Illinois volleyball splits matches at Saint Louis tournament opening day

By R. L. Kovacs | Sep 5, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team split their matches on the opening day of the Saint Louis University Tournament, held at Chaifetz Pavilion.

Morgan County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 5, 2025

School districts in Morgan County carried over $64.5 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 59.2% of their legal borrowing capacity.