Columbia senior care facility fined again
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced last week that Integrity Healthcare of Columbia has been fined again for various violations.
Dupo man bounces back
In order to get where he is today as president and owner of Inline Data Systems in...
First Bank selling local branches
First Bank announced this week that it is selling 14 of its 94 branches – including the Waterloo, Columbia and Red Bud...
Bootsie’s temporarily closed
Pictured is a closed Bootsie's restaurant in Waterloo on Thursday morning. (Kermit Constantine photo)
Bootsie's is apparently...
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...
Sunset Overlook keeps liquor license
Columbia's Sunset Overlook will keep its liquor license.
The Liquor Control Commission met Friday with the owners of...
The legend of Red Lehr
When he was 5 years old, David “Red” Lehr made his onstage debut when he stepped on...
Future of Royal Gate uncertain
Pictured is the nearly vacant lot at Royal Gate in Columbia on Sunday.
Speculation that Royal Gate Chrysler...
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...
Tin Rooster ready to serve
A new restaurant in Waterloo opened last week, though it bears similarities to a previous business.
Columbia DQ 2.0 welcomes you
Pictured are new Columbia Dairy Queen General Manager Don McDade and Owner David Lipe inside their newly remodeled business.
Birds of another feather: Red Bud ostrich farm thriving
Pictured is the Salger family, which has been farming ostriches in Red Bud for 25 years.
A...