Wednesday night crash into creek south of Waterloo
A 17-year-old Waterloo man was fortunate to avoid injury in a Wednesday night crash near Wartburg.
Police said that at about 8:45 p.m., the young...
Man bilks money from Valmeyer church
A man is charged with felony theft from a Valmeyer church.
Court information alleges that Daniel M. Hatter, 44, who now resides in Winter...
Bost, Lenzi running for Congress
The race to represent this district in the U.S. House is between incumbent Republican Mike Bost of Murphysboro and Democrat Ray Lenzi of Makanda.
Mike...
Election information central
With early voting open from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday at the courthouse and polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday...
Who will represent us in Springfield?
The candidates vying for a seat in the race for 116th District State Representative are David Friess (R-Red Bud) and incumbent Nathan Reitz (D-Steeleville),...
Green, Langhorst in county board race
Two candidates for Monroe County Commissioner – Republican George Green and Democrat Duane Langhorst – are running for the seat currently held by board...
Korando, Liefer vying for state’s attorney
Here is a preview of the race for Monroe County state’s attorney between Democrat Celeste Korando and Republican Lucas Liefer ahead of the Nov....
Judicial candidates rated ahead of election
Candidates for Illinois judicial offices up for election on Nov. 3 – including those serving Monroe County – have been rated by a poll...
Presidential race headlines ballot
In addition to local political races, voters in Monroe County will have three national or statewide contests in which to decide their preference, with...
Former Gibault teacher giving back to school
Mike Schaefer has not worked at Gibault Catholic High School in months, and he only worked there for just under two years, but his...
Strong early voting in Monroe County
Monroe County is experiencing heavy early voter turnout ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean said a total of 3,138...
Mitigations return to region Wednesday
As coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths surge in many parts of the country, the metro east, including Monroe County, will again see Illinois impose...