Local school FOIA policies challenged

A St. Louis attorney and his acolytes have brought a mission of judicial reform to Southern Illinois, and Monroe County school districts are the latest public entities being used to…

Vocation, renovation talk in Columbia

Presentations concerning vocational training and a student organization focused on...
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Changing of the guard in Valmeyer

Pictured, from left, are new Valmeyer Police Chief Terry Marquardt...
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Livestock markets favorable

By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Livestock markets in 2025 have been...
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Weilbacher retires from KRPD

Pictured, from left, are KRPD Chairman Terry Liefer, incoming General...
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New year, new laws

In 2025, Illinois lawmakers passed over 460 new laws.  Courtesy...
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All-Local Football Team

All three high school football squads covered by the Republic-Times...
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All-Local Volleyball Team

Ava Mathews (12) hits a shot towards the net against...
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Eagles capture more tourney glory

Columbia’s Kinley Jany is fouled while taking a shot Saturday...
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Kaden Ross (17) of Columbia skates to the bench after scoring against Highland at the McKendree Metro Rec Plex on Tuesday December 23, 2025. Paul Baillargeon

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