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Hancock County collects $405,661 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Sep 23, 2025

In 2024, Hancock County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

How many inmates sentenced in Pike County will be released during week ending Oct. 4?

By V. D. Scoggins | Sep 23, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Pike County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

Western Illinois women’s tennis records multiple wins at Redbird Duals

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 23, 2025

The Western Illinois University women's tennis team participated in the Redbird Duals over the weekend, achieving several wins in both singles and doubles matches.

Scott County residents pay $9,495 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 23, 2025

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

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Schuyler County?

By W. G. Cook | Sep 23, 2025

There were eight offenders living in Schuyler County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Greene County during week ending Oct. 4

By V. D. Scoggins | Sep 23, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Greene County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Greene County?

By W. G. Cook | Sep 22, 2025

There were two offenders living in Greene County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

How many Black students were enrolled in Cass County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By I. R. Roe | Sep 22, 2025

In Cass County school districts, 194 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Morgan County residents pay $337,024 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Sep 22, 2025

In 2024, Morgan County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Morgan County taxpayers give $120,113 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 22, 2025

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

McDonough County Board Finance Committee met Aug. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

McDonough County Board Finance Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 20.

McDonough County Board met Aug. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

McDonough County Board met Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Morgan County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

Morgan County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Sept. 22.

City of Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, Sept. 22.

City of Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, Sept. 22.

City of Greenville Planning Commission met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

City of Greenville Planning Commission met Monday, Sept. 22.

City of Dallas City Council met Aug. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

City of Dallas City Council met Monday, Aug. 18.

Bellwood School District 88 Board Teaching and Learning Committee met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 Board Teaching and Learning Committee met Thursday, Sept. 18.

Unchanged number of attorneys held active licenses to practice law in cities within Pike County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By G. R. Russell | Sep 21, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Pike County in the second quarter of 2025 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.