Appellate court rules against Sunset Overlook
The Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court ruled Tuesday against Sunset Overlook, upholding an Aug. 14 ruling by Judge Julia Gomric in Monroe...
Early voting underway
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Early voting for the March primaries began Thursday in Monroe County, and the 23 people who...
Marcella turning 100
Marcella Klein
Despite being almost 100 years old, Marcella Klein has not had much excitement in her life.
Fausz replacements appointed
Pictured, from left are Mike Fausz and two of his replacements, Mapping and Platting Director Laura Henry and Zoning Administrator Chris...
Trump acquittal sparks response
The third presidential impeachment trial in America’s history ended last Wednesday when the U.S. Senate voted almost...
Changing of the guard at VPD
Pictured, retiring Valmeyer Police Chief Tom Andres pins the new hardware on new Police Chief Marty Seitz.
Tin Rooster ready to serve
A new restaurant in Waterloo opened last week, though it bears similarities to a previous business.
CHS class covers music history
Tim Gagen
A new course at Columbia High School is giving students a perspective on history they normally...
Columbia subdivision plan moves ahead
Many of the standing-room-only crowd went home disappointed after the Columbia Plan Commission voted Monday to recommend approval for a controversial proposed...
Tuesday fire calls in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department had a busy Tuesday morning, responding to two separate calls.
The first was a report...
Crash west of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 2 p.m. Sunday to a vehicle crash in the area of 3936 State Route 156 west of Waterloo.
Apartment fire in New Athens
Firefighters work to extinguish an apartment complex fire in New Athens early Sunday morning. (Connor Hamilton photo)
Several...
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Sports Year in Review
The year 2018 was a banner year for Monroe County athletes, all the way through.
It began in January, when Waterloo junior Jenna Schwartz was...
Attempted murder charge in Waterloo stabbing
Trevor C. Hudson
A 26-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following an early Friday morning stabbing in...
DUI injury crash at Walmart
Pictured is the scene of the accident Friday.
Emergency personnel responded shortly after noon Friday to the...
Inmate dies at county jail
The Illinois State Police is investigating the death of an inmate in the Monroe County Jail early Friday morning.