Business
Bed and breakfast at O’Bannon
A Waterloo couple has been putting substantial effort into an old property on Fourth Street, turning the house into a rental property while striving to maintain its old-school charm. Christy…
Read MoreCamper captures Reflections
Two local women recently started a unique photo booth business, making use of a vintage camper to help make memories at area events. Reflections Photo Lounge is the creation of…
Read MoreAnother postal rate hike?
The National Newspaper Association expressed concern last week over new postal rates slated for July. The proposed periodicals rate increase amounts to an almost 10 percent bump for community newspapers…
Read MoreColumbia biz district gets OK
In contrast to two lengthy public hearings about a proposed business district in the northern part of Columbia covering several hours, the same topic was discussed and approved within minutes…
Read MorePoetker set to lead MCEDC
The Monroe County Economic Development Corporation recently announced that Red Bud City Administrative Assistant Pam Poetker will soon be stepping in as the organization’s new executive director. Poetker grew up…
Read MoreMillstadt vet leaves happy pets
A much-loved Millstadt veterinarian was recognized recently by the community as he marked the end of a 45-year career, with countless farm animals and family pets left better off thanks…
Read MoreColumbia biz district drama
The Columbia City Council chambers were once again packed Monday night for a second public hearing about a proposed business district in the northern part of the city. After nearly…
Read MoreWaterloo woodworker celebrates 50 years
A local woodworker recently celebrated a major milestone for his business, marking 50 years of quality craftsmanship for Waterloo and the surrounding community. Joe Dugan has always lived in Waterloo.…
Read MoreWater supplier seeks rate hike
The Citizens Utility Board criticized Illinois American Water’s recent rate-hike request made to the Illinois Commerce Commission. “Illinois American’s $152 million rate-hike request is severe and greedy—the company is pushing…
Read MoreBill for media access to encrypted scanner chatter
State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford (D-Chicago) has introduced legislation which would require any law enforcement agency in Illinois that encrypts police scanner transmissions to provide real-time access to those transmissions…
Read MoreProposed estate tax change for family farms
New bipartisan measures aimed at ensuring the preservation of family farms in the event of a family member’s death were announced last week after years of attempting to reform the…
Read MoreAnnbriar among top courses in U.S.
A prestigious Waterloo golf course recently received another ace in the hole via a top 10 ranking on a national website. Golfpass.com recently ranked its “Top 50 U.S. Public Golf…
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