Tax bills nearly ready
In contrast to last year, Monroe County property owners will soon be getting their tax bills.
The bills, which were mailed the first week of...
Dispatch disconnect for county, Waterloo
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board was the scene of vehement disagreement concerning the amount Waterloo pays for its emergency dispatching services provided...
FEMA decision looms for Prairie du Rocher
The 297-year-old village of Prairie du Rocher may soon be the recipient of some bad news because the levee that protects the town will...
Columbia hires new city administrator
The Columbia City Council approved the hiring of a new city administrator during its meeting on Monday night.
The new hire is Douglas Brimm, a...
Illinois unveils Cardinals license plates
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that a new St. Louis Cardinals permanent Illinois license plate will be coming soon and available for...
JB Bridge work to result in I-255 lane closures
Drivers heading into Illinois from St. Louis County will want to avoid using I-255 during weekdays, as Missouri Department of Transportation crews will have...
Solar farm proposed near Valmeyer
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing Tuesday night on a proposed community solar farm near Valmeyer.
The hearing will...
I-255 lane closure Wednesday
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the southbound left lane of I-255 at milepost 12.8 south of Cahokia in St. Clair County will be...
New I-255 exit gets $33M
The Illinois General Assembly passed a $45 billion capital plan earlier this year and some of that money will be coming to this area.
Although...
Lost court fines being sought
cuit Clerk Lisa Fallon settled into her newly elected position in late 2016, she assumed responsibility for managing a mountain of court transaction records.
Included...
Connector task force making progress
Only a few months after legislation passed in Springfield extending the deadline for its work, the Southwest Illinois Connector Task Force is making progress.
The...
Wednesday storm wreaks havoc near Millstadt
A strong thunderstorm destroyed a pole barn, damaged other structures and downed trees and power lines Wednesday afternoon near Millstadt.
The damage was reported...