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Real Estate Transactoins | Feb. 17-20, 2026
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…
Patio fire in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 3:45 p.m. Sunday to a fire on a covered patio behind a residence in the 300 block of Parkwood Drive off East Fourth…
Waterloo to decide on plans for former bakery
The Waterloo City Council is expected to vote on special use permit requests by the owners of the former Ahne’s Bakery property at 201 W. Mill Street during its meeting…
Columbia souring on solar?
The City of Columbia has been reluctant to approve special-use permits for ground-mounted solar array proposals, and now the city may remove that option for residential properties going forward. During…
WJHS chess team crowned at conference
Among the Bulldogs teams that have had some excellent performances this year is the Waterloo Junior High School chess team, which recently celebrated its first conference championship. WJHS library media…
Friday brush fires despite warning
Area departments responded Friday to multiple fires despite a National Weather Service alert discouraging outdoor burning. The Dupo, Prairie du Pont and Columbia fire departments responded about 10:45 a.m. to…
Police pursuit results in drug arrests
Multiple police agencies were involved in a pursuit that occurred early Thursday morning throughout Waterloo and ended with two arrests as well as the seizure of illegal drugs. Shortly after…
House fire in New Athens
Several area fire departments responded late Thursday morning to a house fire in New Athens. The incident occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. in the 300 block of South Benton Street.…
Wednesday crash north of Hecker
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to a single vehicle rollover crash at 5953 State Route 159 just north of Hecker in rural St. Clair County. Per Illinois…
Primary battle for county board
With less than three weeks to go until the March 17 election, the only contested local race in Monroe County is the Republican primary for Monroe County Commissioner between incumbent…