Bailey running vs. Bost

There will be a contested 2024 Republican primary race for the Illinois 12th Congressional District seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Mike Bost. Bost, who announced recently he is seeking…

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County comprehensive plan underway

The process of creating an updated Monroe County comprehensive plan continued last Wednesday night during a steering committee meeting.  Members of several county entities, including the Monroe County Planning Commission…

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County board hears about truancy

Monroe-Randolph Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis discussed “rampant” truancy in the bi-county area during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. While no extra funding will be…

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Goff out as Waterloo alderman

In what may be the shortest aldermanic term ever, Jason Goff abruptly resigned his recently elected Waterloo City Council post citing conflict of interest. “Today, I was presented with legal…

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