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Anxieties about state bail reform persist
A substantial piece of criminal justice reform legislation set to take effect Jan. 1, 2023 continues to raise concerns from law enforcement officials in the state. One of the bigger…
No saving seats at the fair
The Monroe County Fair Board posted last week on Facebook that effective immediately, there will be “no saving or reserving of seats for any Monroe County Fair events prior to…
Kanofsky lawsuit settled
A lawsuit in the death of Sawyer Kanofsky has been settled. The 17-month-old boy died after choking at a Columbia child care center in January 2021. Mary and Bryan Kanofsky,…
County hears judicial, EMS updates
Monroe County Probation Officer Courtney Schweickhardt spoke at Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners in preparation for the change in judicial districts in December. As part of…
Sunday night crash near Hecker
Emergency personnel responded to a crash shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday on Nike Road near M Road east of Hecker. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said a 2010 Suburu Outback…
Temporary tax relief in Illinois
Illinoisans received some modest tax relief when the state’s new fiscal year began July 1. That includes some income tax rebates, property tax rebates, a suspension of the state’s 1…
PdR celebrates 300 years
Historic Prairie du Rocher will host a celebration 300 years in the making this weekend. In announcing preparations for a “big bi-centennial celebration of the founding of Prairie du Rocher”…
The impact of high gas prices
A gallon of gasoline has become increasingly precious for consumers as prices have skyrocketed over the past few months. The average regular gas price in Illinois, according to AAA, is…
Waterloo, RRR Bar reach agreement
Attorneys for the City of Waterloo and Uncle John’s RRR Bar reached an agreement late last week that resulted in the bar’s liquor license being renewed with a 10-day suspension…
Property tax process advances
Monroe County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.000, according to the Illinois Department of Revenue. The equalization factor — or multiplier, as it is commonly…