City/County
County board hosts first virtual meeting
The Monroe County Board conducted its first-ever “virtual meeting” Monday in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Board chairman Bob Elmore met from his home, Commissioner Vicki Koerber and…
Read MoreMonroe County has 18 coronavirus cases; reports first death
Monroe County is now reporting 18 cases of coronavirus – including its first death – as the pandemic continues to change daily life for everyone. On Tuesday morning, Monroe County…
Read MoreI-255 lane closure near Cahokia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the northbound right lane of I-255 at milepost 12.4 near Cahokia closed Friday and will be reopened at noon Wednesday. The lane closure…
Read MoreRepublic-Times wins state awards
The Republic-Times newspaper, covering Monroe County and surrounding areas for 130 years, was announced this week as the winner of more state awards from the Illinois Press Association for work…
Read MoreI-255 lane closures near Cahokia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the northbound center and right lanes of Interstate 255 at milepost 12.4 in St. Clair County are closed today for repairs to the…
Read MoreFour coronavirus cases in Monroe County; 2 deaths in St. Clair County; 6 Randolph County cases
Monroe County health officials reported a fourth positive coronavirus case on Saturday. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said it is a woman in her mid-70s who remains hospitalized.…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker’s stay at home order
Below are the specifics of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay at home order issued Friday, March 20. All first responders, emergency management personnel, law enforcement personnel, health care workers and…
Read MoreCounty talks coronavirus effect
The final hour of Monday’s Monroe County Board meeting was devoted to the coronavirus, with the board approving two measures related to the virus and hearing the latest. The board…
Read MoreSchools, churches, bars and restaurants closed as coronavirus closes in on area
(For the latest article that appeared in the March 18 Republic-Times, click here.) Local churches are the latest to close amid COVID-19 concerns. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville announced…
Read MoreScheibe aims to keep county safe
The Monroe County Board recently promoted a familiar person to a new position in county government. Former Monroe County Emergency Management Agency Assistant Director Kevin Scheibe became the county’s new…
Read MoreWednesday night gas leak in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded along with city workers to the area near the Amoco gas station on South Market Street shortly after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday for a strong smell…
Read MoreColumbia development vote tabled
Those on hand to hear the fate of a proposed development near the Country Crossings subdivision in Columbia must wait two more weeks for a vote. The vote for approval…
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