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Thursday morning crash in Waterloo

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 7:15 a.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at HH Road/Country Club Lane in Waterloo. Responding agencies included the Waterloo police and fire…

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Hard harvest here this year

Inconvenient weather over the past few months has contributed to what is set to be a difficult year for farmers in Monroe County and throughout Southern Illinois – though some…

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Pooches providing support

A Waterloo dog owner recently concluded her work helping to train a puppy into a service animal, which is just part of her service with a St. Louis nonprofit focused…

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Oak Hill lease begins

While the operational takeover of Oak Hill will not be finalized until the beginning of December, the lease of the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center to Accolade Healthcare began…

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Immobility no more

A Waterloo High School graduate has been busy with work in Central and South America for the past decade, pushing to improve care for patients with amputations and now overseeing…

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More love for Larry

With another week passing since the tragic loss of Millstadt legend Larry Schubert, the community has seen a further outpouring of appreciation for him, with his loved ones sharing fond…

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Columbia subdivision discussion

One main concern outlined in the latest comprehensive plan for the City of Columbia is a lack of options for residential development as the city’s population continues to grow. While…

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Waterloo annexes properties

Following brief public hearings, the Waterloo City Council approved two property annexations on Monday night. The first involved the new Sydenstricker & Nobbe Partners John Deere dealership at 6627 State Route…

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Greater youth library access

Students and staff in the Waterloo School District are set to enjoy a suite of benefits thanks to a newly announced partnership with Morrison-Talbott Library. The partnership was briefly discussed…

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Real Estate Transactions | Sept. 22-26, 2025

The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…

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