October 1
West Central Crowns 2025 Homecoming King and Queen
Oquawka Welcomes Fall with Annual Schuyler Street Stroll
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Ryan Wilhite: “My Grandpa's Legacy”
Dallas City Council Addresses Community Concerns and Infrastructure Plans
Meet Your Neighbor
Illini West Crowns 2025 Homecoming King and Queen
County Board Tightens Animal Control Law, Cancels Two Credit Cards of Sheriff
Heat Shutout Cyclones 38-0; Win 4th Straight Game!
West Hancock RALLies TO UPSET Illini West 18-14
Lia Elizabeth: “When Life Doesn't Go As Planned”
West Central Middle School Baseball Reaches IESA 2A Final Four!
West Central School Board Celebrates Strong Start, Discusses Scoreboard and Other Projects
October 8
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Structure Fire Destroys Stronghurst Business
Biggsville Approves Taxes, Clerk Appointment
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Chargers Fall to Blue Bullets 32-22
Lia Elizabeth: “Harvest Season in a Small Town”
Ryan Wilhite: “The Harvest Begins”
Natalie Dowell Schmitt: Thinking Out Loud
West Central Topples Wildcats En Route to Fifth Straight Victory
October 15
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Thye and Molly Inghram Acquires Old Stronghurst Car Wash, Set to Revitalize Broadway Street
Business Spotlight: Zanolla Travel, LLC
CHARGERS WEATHER THE STORM WITH 28-20 WIN!
Dallas City Council Addresses Community Concerns in Regular Meeting
Gladstone Board Meets
West Central Secures Thrilling 40-32 Victory Over Flanagan with Late-Game Heroics
Lia Elizabeth: “Standing Firm In Your Faith”
Ryan Wilhite: “Childlike Faith”
Stronghurst Village Board Sets Trick-or-Treat Night
October 22
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Is Anything Too Difficult for God? Nope!
One Acre at a Time: The Life and Legacy of Ed Hunt
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Dallas City Council Addresses Community Concerns in Regular Meeting
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La Harpe City Council
Lia Elizabeth: “Comparison: The Thief of Joy in a Small Town”
Roseville Board Boosts Safety, Parks, and Water Systems
Heat Improve to 7-1 with Win at Bushnell
October 29
Chandra Woodbury Announces Campaign for Henderson County Treasurer
Deputy Dominic Barszczewski Receives Life Saving Award
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Community Rallies for Travis Pence: Benefit Ride & Fundraisers
Business Spotlight: Windblown Beads by Wendy Allaman
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Hancock County Board Manages Insurance Issues
Defending State Champion Clippers Too Much for Heat
CHARGERS OVERCOME TROJANS 34-24, CLINCH PLAY-OFF BERTH
Illini West Parking Lot Rehab Pushed to Summer 2026 After Contractor Shortfalls
Lia Elizabeth: “Your Future”
Ryan Wilhite: “The Year of Rest”
Natalie Dowell Schmitt: Thinking Out Loud
West Central Board Approves Budget, Discusses Bond Plans