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$429,266 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Morgan County

By S. N. Mason | Sep 11, 2025

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

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Western Illinois volleyball prepares for Evansville tournament after recent performances

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 11, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team is set to compete in the Evansville Tournament from September 12-13 at the Meeks Family Fieldhouse in Evansville, Indiana.

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Western Illinois cross country prepares for Redbird Invite after strong opener

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 11, 2025

The Western Illinois University cross country team will compete in the Redbird Invite at Illinois State University this Friday.

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Western Illinois women’s basketball announces full schedule for upcoming season

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 11, 2025

Western Illinois University’s women’s basketball team has released its 2025-26 season schedule, which includes a series of non-conference games and a full lineup of Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) matchups.

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Western Illinois men's soccer falls to UIC despite strong offensive effort

By W. E. Miles | Sep 11, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team was defeated 5-3 by UIC on Thursday night in Chicago.

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Western Illinois women’s tennis begins fall campaign at SEMO Fall Invite

By W. E. Miles | Sep 11, 2025

The Western Illinois University women's tennis team will begin its fall season this weekend at the SEMO Fall Invite, scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the John C. Bierk Tennis Complex.

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Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Pike County school districts

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 10, 2025

Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 used the largest share of its debt limit in Pike County during fiscal year 2024, at 4% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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Scott County taxpayers give $7,877 in County Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 10, 2025

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

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Western Illinois women's soccer prepares for home matches against Valparaiso and Omaha

By W. E. Miles | Sep 10, 2025

Western Illinois University Leathernecks women's soccer team will host Valparaiso and Omaha in upcoming matches at Macomb, Illinois.

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Western Illinois men’s soccer prepares for matches against UIC and IU Indianapolis

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 10, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team is preparing for two upcoming matches, one on the road against UIC in Chicago and another at home versus IU Indianapolis.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By K. E. Ferrell | Sep 10, 2025

These former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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3 lawyers in good standing in cities within Calhoun County as of Q2 2025

By R. C. Valenzuela | Sep 10, 2025

Cities within Calhoun County recorded three lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the second quarter of 2025.

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Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Calhoun County school districts

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 9, 2025

School districts in Calhoun County carried over $8 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 56% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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Cass County collects $107,543 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 9, 2025

In July, Cass County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Western Illinois women’s golf finishes 11th at Payne Stewart Invitational

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 9, 2025

The Western Illinois University women's golf team concluded their participation in the MSU/Payne Stewart Invitational, securing 11th place with a total score of 1008 (+156).

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Western Illinois prepares for home football opener against Valparaiso

By F. P. Miller | Sep 9, 2025

Western Illinois University’s football team will host Valparaiso for its home opener at Hanson Field in Macomb, Illinois, on Saturday, September 13.

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Xavier Gagnon named OVC offensive player of the week for Western Illinois

By F. P. Miller | Sep 9, 2025

Junior forward Xavier Gagnon has been named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Offensive Player of the Week after a strong performance for Western Illinois University's men's soccer team.

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Which former West Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Sept. 12?

By K. E. Ferrell | Sep 9, 2025

This former West Central Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Sept. 12.

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Western Illinois women's golf opens fall season at Payne Stewart Invitational

By W. E. Miles | Sep 8, 2025

The Western Illinois University Women's Golf team is set to begin its fall season at the Payne Stewart Invitational, taking place September 8-9 in Springfield, Missouri.

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Greene County districts used up to 42.3% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

By T. Y. Boswell | Sep 8, 2025

North Greene Unit School District 3 used the largest share of its debt limit in Greene County during fiscal year 2024, at 8.2% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).