Woman sues Schnucks for cart incident
A woman is seeking monetary compensation in a seven-count lawsuit related to a 2015 incident at the Waterloo Schnucks.
First CNA grads at Oak Hill
Pictured, from left, Kaitlyn Weber of New Athens, Tiffany Bregen of East Carondelet, Briana Brinkmann of Waterloo, Jacque Carr of Dupo,...
No cannabis biz for Valmeyer
Valmeyer has been busy in recent weeks attending to matters related to law enforcement.
The village board recently voted...
New store in historic schoolhouse
Pictured is Cynthia Hill in her newly opened store A Fresh Look! by Cynthia, located at 114 W. Liberty Street in...
Man sentenced for abandonment of chemicals in Millstadt
Pictured is the former location of Advanced Asymmetrics in Millstadt.
A Belleville man was sentenced this week in...
The legend of Red Lehr
When he was 5 years old, David “Red” Lehr made his onstage debut when he stepped on...
There’s a new gas station in Waterloo
Pictured is the new Amoco gas station and convenience store, which is opening this week at the former home of Wayne’s...
Columbia drafting cannabis zoning
The future of a possible cannabis dispensary in Columbia took a step forward at Tuesday's city council committee meeting.
Hard work for a hurried harvest
If 2019 illustrates any guarantees and certainties about farming, it is that there are precious few of...
More drama for Sunset Overlook
The liquor license of Sunset Overlook in Columbia is under review, but not by the city’s liquor commissioner, Mayor Kevin Hutchinson.
Betty’s Barber Shop turns 25
Pictured are Betty Jackson (seated) and daughter Monica Lanter of Betty’s Barber Shop, which has been in Columbia for 25 years....
Abbey owner provides update
Pictured is an updated rendering of planned projects at the Main Street Abbey complex in Columbia.
With...
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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
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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.