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Prairie State Taxes: Cass County residents rank 62nd in total sales taxes paid for August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 11, 2025

Cass County residents paid $288,801 in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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OVC extends deal with Ford Center; basketball championships stay in Evansville through 2032

By W. E. Miles | Oct 11, 2025

The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Board of Presidents has confirmed that the OVC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will continue to be held at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, through 2032.

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Home sales in Hancock County during week ending Oct. 4

By L. J. Schott | Oct 11, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Hancock County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

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3,410 white students enrolled in Morgan County districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 79.3% of students enrolled in Morgan County school districts identified as white.

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Western Illinois men’s soccer prepares for conference test at Houston Christian

By W. E. Miles | Oct 11, 2025

The Western Illinois University men's soccer team is set to continue its road schedule with a conference match against Houston Christian University on Sunday, October 12.

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$16,225 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Schuyler County

By S. N. Mason | Oct 11, 2025

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

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Western Illinois falls to UT Martin after late blocked field goal

By W. E. Miles | Oct 11, 2025

Western Illinois University's football team narrowly lost to UT Martin on Saturday, with the Skyhawks scoring late in the game to secure a 32-31 victory at Hardy M. Graham Stadium.

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2,435 white students enrolled in McDonough County districts in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 10, 2025

In McDonough County school districts, 2,435 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Brown County taxpayers give $58,286 in County School Facility Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 10, 2025

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

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Western Illinois volleyball drops five-set match to UT Martin

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 10, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team lost a close five-set match to UT Martin on Friday at Skyhawk Fieldhouse.

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Rep. Norine Hammond announces traveling office hours in three Illinois towns this October

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 10, 2025

State Representative Norine Hammond will hold Traveling Office Hours across the 94th Legislative District in October, with scheduled stops in Canton, Carthage, and Havana. “We are hosting a third round of Traveling Office Hours to better serve the...

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$27,990 in County School Facility Tax collected in August for Scott County

By S. N. Mason | Oct 9, 2025

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

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Western Illinois football seeks first conference win against UT Martin on Saturday

By F. P. Miller | Oct 9, 2025

Western Illinois University's football team will travel to Martin, Tennessee, this Saturday to face UT Martin in an Ohio Valley Conference–Big South matchup at Hardy M. Graham Stadium.

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Illinois lawmakers prepare for fall veto session focused on taxes and energy

By W. E. Miles | Oct 9, 2025

On October 14, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly will reconvene in Springfield for its annual Veto Session after the summer break.

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McDonough County Board Human Resources and Planning Committee met Oct. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

McDonough County Board Human Resources and Planning Committee met Thursday, Oct. 9.

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City of Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

City of Jacksonville City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 92.5% of Hancock County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By I. R. Roe | Oct 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 92.5% of students enrolled in Hancock County school districts identified as white.

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McDonough County Board Finance/Insurance Committee met Oct. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

McDonough County Board Finance/Insurance Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 8.

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Bellwood School District 88 Board All Committee met October 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 Board All Committee met 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 7

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Western Illinois golf teams finish Windy City Classic Invitational

By W. E. Miles | Oct 9, 2025

The Western Illinois University golf teams concluded their participation in the Windy City Classic Invitational, with the women’s team finishing in eighth place and the men’s team securing third place.