Business
Route study for MRTD
Monroe Randolph Transit District is conducting a route study to evaluate and improve public transportation services in Monroe and Randolph counties. As part of the study, MRTD is inviting residents…
Read MoreRed Bud hospital under new management soon
Red Bud Regional Hospital, acquired by Deaconess Regional Healthcare Services in October 2023, will be under new management starting next week. In a Friday press release, it was announced that…
Read MoreHeated meeting over Oak Hill’s future
A busload of Oak Hill residents, dozens of current and former employees, an overflowing, standing room only crowd and over two hours of public comment were not enough to prevent…
Read MoreMCEC helps first responders
Monroe County first responders, which include Red Bud and Prairie du Rocher personnel, now have access to “V-watch” voltage detection devices thanks in part to Monroe County Electric Cooperative. The…
Read MoreTurning Point Wellness on the move
The chiropractors of Turning Point Wellness Center will soon be moving their Waterloo location to a larger office space to better serve their patients and offer more services. This winter,…
Read MoreNuxoll recognized by Forbes
Edward Jones financial advisor Jared Nuxoll of Columbia was named to the 2025 ranking of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in Illinois by Forbes and SHOOK Research. The ranking recognizes…
Read MoreTiny’s turns 50 in Columbia
Tiny’s Tavern & Grill in Columbia is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and though the structure has changed and the business has grown, it remains for many in the…
Read MoreFine dining and more at Geno’s
Downtown Waterloo’s high-end dining option saw an official change of ownership this week as Geno’s Trattoria & Chophouse hosted its grand opening. As previously reported, the location at 114 W.…
Read MoreCounty still ‘grasping hold’ of Oak Hill
Despite the expected approval of a lease agreement this coming Monday which will make Accolade Healthcare the primary stewards of Oak Hill for at least the next five years, Monroe…
Read MoreFood prices follow inflation uptick
After a few months of a downward trend, inflation is on the rise again with food prices following suit. The latest Consumer Price Index increased 0.3 percent in June and…
Read MoreAmeren seeks gas rate hike
The Illinois Commerce Commission is encouraging Ameren Illinois customers to provide public comment on the utility’s proposed natural gas rate increase during a pair of public hearings in Springfield and…
Read MoreEvent has some blue in the Loo
“Red, White & Blue in the Loo” was a July 4 holiday celebration at the Monroe County Fairgrounds met with mixed feelings among attendees, with a number of them bemoaning…
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