Government
Oak Hill loses a star
County residents eager to speak during the much anticipated special meeting of the Monroe County Board were forced to wait a few more weeks as Monday night’s meeting was postponed.…
Read MoreLawmakers seek levee fix
Two state lawmakers serving this region are urging Gov. JB Pritzker to take urgent action following a recent Republic-Times report regarding a levee close to failing at the far southern…
Read MoreMore water talk in Waterloo
As it has been much of the year, water was the main topic of another meeting Monday night at Waterloo City Hall. During the monthly utility meeting, a few residents…
Read MoreStill foiled (and now sued) over 4 feet
The third time was not the charm for John and Caley Homrighausen in trying to get a variance request in order to legally occupy their home in rural Waterloo. During…
Read MoreNew gun safety, tracking laws in Illinois
Gun owners in Illinois will soon be required to take additional measures to keep their weapons out of the hands of children under a new law signed July 28 by…
Read MoreFriess seeks re-election
State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) announced he will seek re-election next year to continue to represent the people of the 115th District in the Illinois House of Representatives. His…
Read MoreLevee ‘devastation’ looms in Bottoms
A “scour hole” on the land side of the levee located just north of Prairie du Rocher is growing, and a bureaucratic “run around” may have already ensured the levee…
Read MoreMonroe County to lease Oak Hill
Nearly 75 years after building the first county-owned nursing home in Illinois, Monroe County may soon be out of the senior living and rehabilitation business altogether. Commissioners are expected to…
Read MoreColumbia city services on the move
A vote of unanimous approval for what will be a nearly $15.5 million project passed with relatively little discussion compared to different agenda item during the Columbia City Council meeting…
Read MoreNew building inspector in Waterloo
Waterloo saw the appointment of a new city official and approved purchases for multiple utility departments during Monday’s city council meeting. Aldermen approved Mayor Stan Darter’s appointment of Mark Herrmann…
Read MoreSolar farm hearing delayed again
Attendance of the Monroe County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for this Thursday night, Aug. 7, will likely be diminished as a solar farm proposed in rural Waterloo has been removed…
Read MoreSchool mental health screenings coming soon
Illinois public school students could soon receive free mental health screenings each year. Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1560 on July 31, which would require the Illinois State Board…
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