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Walking to remember
Local women who have experienced loss to suicide have set out to bring awareness to Monroe County. This National Suicide Prevention Month, Monroe Countians have the chance to participate in…
Help Wanted (still)
With select federal unemployment aid expiring, many employers saw this as a potential light at the end of the tunnel, reasoning it could increase applicants they so desperately need. But…
WPD getting new police dog
In a few short weeks, Waterloo residents will notice a new member of the police department: a fun-loving, hard-working German shepherd named Tobi. Tobi will officially make Waterloo his new…
More Cardinals plates in Illinois than Missouri
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced last week that more than 71,000 sports team series license plates have raised over $13 million since its inception for public schools statewide.…
Saturday night crash near Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded to a single-car crash on Martini Road at Floraville Road near Waterloo at about 11:40 p.m. Saturday. Police said a 2015 Ford Mustang driven by Lucas C.…
We remember: Flags of Valor
Monroe Countians can now cross the river to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks and the resulting War on Terror at Art Hill’s Flags…
County talks COVID funds
Monroe County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein updated commissioners on the status of American Rescue Plan Funds that have reached the county to date during Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board.…
New kids book pays tribute to Africa trips
A Millstadt health care worker with a passion for travel set out on her next big adventure: to write a children’s tale of female empowerment, perseverance and the importance of…
Liefer talks judicial circuit changes
In August, Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2406, which contains an amendment that will bring changes to Monroe County’s judicial circuit come Dec. 5, 2022. As the Republic-Times previously…
Food fight: Schools struggle with deliveries
Amidst mask requirements, remote learning and yet another state executive order, Monroe County schools are also facing school meal concerns in this continuing age of COVID. And they are not…