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Signs of honor in Columbia
The latest iteration of the Columbia City Council was sworn in last Monday, but the meeting’s primary focus was honoring those who have already been public servants in Columbia. The…
Heavner hailed for 20 years
On May 6, trustees and the president of the Valmeyer Village Board elected in April swore oaths of office and began their latest terms. All the races were uncontested, and all…
Bost goes local for re-election bid
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost served as a guest speaker at the annual Monroe County GOP Century Club Dinner to announce his re-election campaign for 2026. The dinner took place Thursday…
First American pope chosen
The world’s 1.4 billion Catholics have a new leader — Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the first American-born pope. Prevost, 69, is originally from Chicago and has chosen the papal name…
Monroe County final multiplier set
Monroe County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0561 by the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the…
Southwest Connector progress continues
The Southwest Connector Task Force met recently to discuss ongoing progress toward the possible four-lane highway meant to connect more of southwestern Illinois with the St. Louis area, and though…
Real Estate Transactions | April 28-May 2, 2025
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
I-255 crashes in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded to two separate late afternoon rush hour crashes on I-255 near the Columbia exit onto Route 3 southbound on Tuesday. The first was at 4 p.m. and…
Tuesday crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Market Street at Front Street (Route 156) in Waterloo. Monroe County EMS was requested…
Shots fired in Dupo park
Police are investigating after shots were fired Saturday evening in a Dupo park. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Dupo Police Department stated in a press release that shortly before…