Row wraps up as alderman

In the aftermath of the election last month, Waterloo said goodbye this week to one alderman whose held the position for eight years, having served the city in some capacity…

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Monroe County talks transportation

Transportation was the topic du jour Monday during the Monroe County Board meeting. The meeting began with commissioners recognizing recently-retired county road commissioners George Gregson and Ed Breeding for service…

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Sen. Durbin retiring

Longtime Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in the U.S. Senate, announced last Wednesday he will retire after his term ends in January 2027. “I truly love the…

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Columbia seeing red

The City of Columbia budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is full of red numbers but it’s not as bad as it seems, city officials say. Aldermen approved the budget following…

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USPS seeks rate increase

The U.S. Postal Service announced last week it is filing for a large postage rate increase to be implemented July 13, 2025.   Rates for periodicals are proposed to increase…

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