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Western Illinois edges SIUE for first conference soccer win of season

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 2, 2025

Western Illinois University’s men’s soccer team secured its first conference victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) on Thursday in Macomb, Illinois.

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36 multiracial students enrolled in Greene County districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 1, 2025

In Greene County school districts, 36 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Pike County collects $36,047 in County Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 1, 2025

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

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Schuyler County collects $45,467 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Oct 1, 2025

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

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Western Illinois men’s soccer prepares for OVC clash against SIUE Cougars

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 1, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team will play its second Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) match of the season against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Cougars on Thursday, October 2.

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Western Illinois basketball’s Addi Brownfield accepted to University of Missouri medical school

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 1, 2025

Western Illinois University women's basketball player Addi Brownfield has been accepted into the University of Missouri School of Medicine as a member of the Class of 2030.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 3.5% of McDonough County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 3.5% of students enrolled in McDonough County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Western Illinois cross country heads to Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational

By W. E. Miles | Oct 1, 2025

The Western Illinois University cross country team will compete at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational this Friday, October 3.

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City of Jacksonville Plan Commission met October 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 1, 2025

City of Jacksonville Plan Commission met 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 1

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City of Rushville City Council met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 1, 2025

City of Rushville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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City of Dallas City Council met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 1, 2025

City of Dallas City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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City of Bushnell City Council met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 1, 2025

City of Bushnell City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met Aug. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 1, 2025

A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met Thursday, Aug. 28.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from West Central Illinois area competing on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By K. E. Ferrell | Oct 1, 2025

These former West Central Illinois high school stars set for games on Saturday, Oct. 4.

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Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Calhoun County?

By W. G. Cook | Sep 30, 2025

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

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 8.7% of Cass County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Sep 30, 2025

In Cass County school districts, 182 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Hancock County Education: 49 Hispanic students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Sep 30, 2025

In Hancock County school districts, 49 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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$211,582 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in July for McDonough County

By S. N. Mason | Sep 30, 2025

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

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Western Illinois men’s golf finishes 18th at SIUE Dolenc Invitational

By T. T. Clapp | Sep 30, 2025

The Western Illinois University men's golf team concluded its participation in the SIUE Dolenc Invitational, finishing 18th overall with a combined team score of 887 (+35).

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Schuyler County residents pay $12,642 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By S. N. Mason | Sep 30, 2025

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