Vaccinated residents entered into $10M lottery
If you are among those who received COVID vaccinations, you could win cash or a scholarship through a new promotion announced Thursday by Gov....
COVID vaccines available
The Monroe County Health Department is offering single-day admission Six Flags tickets (Chicago and Rockford locations only) to all individuals ages 18 and under...
Splash pad comes more into focus
The Waterloo Park Board met last Wednesday and unveiled more detailed plans for a splash pad to be constructed next year at William Zimmer...
Cheers to this Waterloo veteran
A Waterloo resident and Navy veteran appears on the bottle of one of the most popular brands of bourbon in the country.
Joshua Perschbacher was...
Recovery residence clears a hurdle
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night provided a boost in efforts to open a women’s drug and alcohol recovery residence at the former...
Columbia City Council honors Kish
The City of Columbia honored recently retired Immaculate Conception School Principal Mike Kish Monday night.
In recognition of “the significant impact Mike Kish has had...
Illinois Caverns opening June 16
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that Illinois Caverns near Burksville will reopen to the public Wednesday, June 16 after being closed for...
COVID vaccines offered June 16 in Monroe County
The Monroe County Health Department said it will be offering Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines from 9-11 a.m. next Wednesday, June...
Summer songs for 90 years
The Waterloo Municipal Band took it from the top once again last Tuesday night, beginning its concert with a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”...
Remembering Columbia’s fearless pilot
One century ago, a feat that was considered impossible at the time, or at least too dangerous to attempt, was completed as two members...
Matthews suit moves along
The lawsuit filed in the 2019 death of Jonah Matthews is making its way through the St. Clair County judicial system, with a tentative...
Monroe County COVID update
Here is the latest on the novel coronavirus pandemic in Monroe County.
• The county has recorded just five new COVID cases since June 2,...