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McDonough County taxpayers give approximately $2.2 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Sep 21, 2025

In 2024, McDonough County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Pike County collects $75,883 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 20, 2025

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

Recent Hancock County home sales in week ending Sept. 13

By L. J. Schott | Sep 20, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Hancock County in the week ending Sept. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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

By I. R. Roe | Sep 20, 2025

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

Schuyler County ranks 83rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 20, 2025

Schuyler County residents paid $114,066 in sales taxes, ranking 83rd in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

Week ending Sept. 27: 1 inmate sentenced in Pike County to be released from prison

By V. D. Scoggins | Sep 20, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Pike County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

5 lawyers in good standing to practice law in cities within Pike County as of Q2 2025

By R. C. Valenzuela | Sep 19, 2025

There were five lawyers in good standing in cities within Pike County as of the second quarter of 2025.

Brown County taxpayers give $52,209 in County School Facility Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 19, 2025

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

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 1.5% of McDonough County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Sep 19, 2025

In McDonough County school districts, 46 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cass County residents rank 63rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 19, 2025

Cass County residents paid $276,181 in sales taxes, ranking 63rd in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

Week ending Sept. 27: 2 inmates sentenced in Morgan County to be released

By V. D. Scoggins | Sep 19, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Morgan County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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Which ex-West Central Illinois area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 22?

By W. E. Miles | Sep 19, 2025

The week beginning Monday, Sept. 22 will showcase these former West Central Illinois area high school standouts.

Calhoun County ranks 91st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 18, 2025

Calhoun County residents paid $79,939 in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 1% of Cass County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Sep 18, 2025

In Cass County school districts, 22 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many inmates sentenced in Cass County will be released during week ending Sept. 27?

By V. D. Scoggins | Sep 18, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Cass County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

Scott County collects $31,165 in County School Facility Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 18, 2025

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

McDonough County taxpayers give $82,841 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 17, 2025

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

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Calhoun County during week ending Sept. 27

By V. D. Scoggins | Sep 17, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Calhoun County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

Leathernecks volleyball hosts Chicago State, Valparaiso, Missouri at upcoming home tournament

By F. P. Miller | Sep 17, 2025

Western Illinois University Leathernecks women's volleyball team is set to host the Leatherneck Classic from September 18-20 at Western Hall in Macomb, Illinois.

Pike County ranks 60th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July