Officials mulling cannabis
As Waterloo and Columbia take steps to decide whether they will allow adult-use recreational marijuana businesses in their towns, other local governments...
Local projects in capital plan
Lawmakers and Illinois Department of Transportation officials released details last week of work planned as part of the approximately $45 billion capital...
Waterloo weighs in on weed
After hearing from residents on the issue during a public hearing last Tuesday, the Waterloo planning and ordinance committees voted 5-3 on...
Miles Cemetery prairie protected
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will soon recognize the natural prairie area adjacent to the Miles...
The highs and lows of cannabis
Local governments throughout the state are starting the process of deciding whether they will allow marijuana businesses within their jurisdictions when the...
Holder joins 116th race
The Republican field for state representative of the 116th district got a little more crowded, as David...
County talks dispatching, pot, UTVs
The Monroe County Association for Home and Community Education was recognized for its contributions to the area by the week of...
Brockland rezoning tabled
The effect of public input made an impact during Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council.
One action item...
Columbia considers cannabis
The Columbia Committee of the Whole met Monday night to discuss how it is going to handle marijuana businesses when the drug...
Elmore drops out of race
Monroe County Commissioner Bob Elmore said Monday that he will no longer be seeking re-election after fellow...
New trail OK’d in Columbia
Pictured is a map of the future Bolm-Schuhkraft Connector Trail set to be constructed next year in Columbia.
Waterloo OKs dispatching contract
The Waterloo City Council on Monday approved its end of a three-year agreement for emergency dispatching services provided by the Monroe County...
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Sports Year in Review
The year 2018 was a banner year for Monroe County athletes, all the way through.
It began in January, when Waterloo junior Jenna Schwartz was...
Attempted murder charge in Waterloo stabbing
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A 26-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following an early Friday morning stabbing in...
DUI injury crash at Walmart
Pictured is the scene of the accident Friday.
Emergency personnel responded shortly after noon Friday to the...
Inmate dies at county jail
The Illinois State Police is investigating the death of an inmate in the Monroe County Jail early Friday morning.