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Illinois to issue own vax guidelines

Illinois is among a growing list of states that are issuing their own vaccine guidelines that could supersede those of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gov. JB…

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Turkey prices push upward

A combination of challenges on U.S. farms has pushed turkey prices higher as the calendar nears Thanksgiving, with wholesale prices up about 40 percent. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Bernt…

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Real Estate Transactions | Oct. 13-17, 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…

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Friday crash on Route 3 in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 1:35 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at South Main Street in Columbia. There was road blockage, entrapment and injuries as a result…

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Friday crash on Bluff Road

Emergency personnel responded about 11:50 a.m. Friday to a single-vehicle crash on Bluff Road just north of Valmeyer Road in Columbia. The crash occurred near a road construction area on…

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Thursday crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 11:45 a.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at North Main Street in Columbia. Police said a 2026 Honda SUV driven by Sonja…

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Fatal head-on crash on Bluff Road

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to a fatal two-vehicle head-on crash on Bluff Road between Bottom and Steppig roads in Columbia. One of the vehicles caught fire…

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Data center dialogue

Recent news regarding the possibility of a large-scale data center in the Rock City Admiral Parkway Development cave business complex in Old Valmeyer has raised a number of concerns. One…

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Locals rally for ‘No Kings’

A group of around 300 locals gathered along Route 3 in Waterloo late Saturday morning to participate in one of thousands of “No Kings” rallies across the country. Per an…

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Huschle helps hunting

A hunting enthusiast with local roots was recently recognized by the Illinois Conservation Foundation for his many years spent spreading his love of the outdoors, particularly through his long-running youth…

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