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Scott County residents pay $282,249 in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Sep 26, 2025

In 2024, Scott County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Cass County residents pay $32,205 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 25, 2025

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

Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Scott County?

By W. G. Cook | Sep 25, 2025

There was one offender living in Scott County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

Western Illinois hosts Eastern Illinois in OVC–Big South football opener Saturday

By F. P. Miller | Sep 25, 2025

Western Illinois University will host Eastern Illinois University in a football game on Saturday, September 27 at Hanson Field in Macomb, Illinois.

Western Illinois women’s tennis wraps up fall at OVC Tournament

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 25, 2025

The Western Illinois University women's tennis team is set to finish its fall season at the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Tournament, which will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Wesselman Tennis Center in Evansville, Indiana.

Schuyler County Education: 39 Black students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Sep 25, 2025

In Schuyler County school districts, 39 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many H-2A petitions made by West Central Reporter publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By R. C. Valenzuela | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the West Central Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities within Scott County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter?

By G. R. Russell | Sep 25, 2025

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

Western Illinois falls to Eastern Illinois in OVC women's soccer match

By W. E. Miles | Sep 25, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team lost 4-0 to Eastern Illinois University in an Ohio Valley Conference match on Thursday at John MacKenzie Alumni Field.

Western Illinois cross country to compete at Gans Creek Classic

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 25, 2025

The Western Illinois University cross country team is set to compete in its third meet of the season at the Gans Creek Classic in Columbia, Missouri.

Owen Howe named OVC Golfer of the Week after third-place finish

By F. P. Miller | Sep 25, 2025

Owen Howe of Western Illinois University has been named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Golfer of the Week, according to an announcement from the conference on Thursday.

Greene County residents pay $23,724 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 24, 2025

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

Morgan County taxpayers give approximately $4.5 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Sep 24, 2025

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

Week ending Oct. 4: 1 inmate sentenced in Schuyler County to be released

By V. D. Scoggins | Sep 24, 2025

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

Illinois House Republicans push bill to repeal state sanctuary laws

By W. E. Miles | Sep 24, 2025

House Republicans in Illinois are seeking to repeal the state's sanctuary policies, citing concerns over costs and public safety.

Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Hancock County?

By W. G. Cook | Sep 24, 2025

There was one offender living in Hancock County who was 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 Morgan County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By I. R. Roe | Sep 24, 2025

In Morgan County school districts, 303 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois House Republicans seek repeal of sanctuary policies with new legislation

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 24, 2025

House Republicans in Illinois are pushing for the repeal of the state's sanctuary policies, citing concerns over public safety and financial costs.

Western Illinois volleyball prepares for home matches against Tennessee Tech

By F. P. Miller | Sep 24, 2025

Western Illinois University’s women’s volleyball team is set to host Tennessee Tech on September 25 and 26 at Western Hall in Macomb, Illinois.

Western Illinois women’s soccer prepares for matches against Eastern Illinois and Tennessee Tech