I-255 lane closure near Cahokia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the northbound right lane of I-255 at milepost 12.4 near Cahokia closed Friday and will...
Republic-Times wins state awards
The Republic-Times newspaper, covering Monroe County and surrounding areas for 130 years, was announced this week as...
I-255 lane closures near Cahokia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the northbound center and right lanes of Interstate 255 at milepost 12.4 in St. Clair...
Four coronavirus cases in Monroe County; 2 deaths in St. Clair County; 6 Randolph...
Pictured is the main entrance to the Monroe County Courthouse, which is now closed to the public.
Monroe...
Gov. Pritzker’s stay at home order
Below are the specifics of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's stay at home order issued Friday, March 20.
All first...
County talks coronavirus effect
Pictured, from left, Monroe County Health Department Deputy Administrator Bryan Eckert, Regional Office of Education Superintendent Kelton Davis and Monroe County...
Schools, churches, bars and restaurants closed as coronavirus closes in on area
Pictured is a note from JV's Downtown Bar & Grill in Waterloo regarding recently enacted restaurant regulations.
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Scheibe aims to keep county safe
The Monroe County Board recently promoted a familiar person to a new position in county government.
Wednesday night gas leak in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded along with city workers to the area near the Amoco gas station...
Columbia development vote tabled
Those on hand to hear the fate of a proposed development near the Country Crossings subdivision in Columbia must wait two more...
Assistant state’s attorney resigns
Ryan Martin
Ryan Martin is no longer a Monroe County assistant state's attorney.
Ryan...
Monroe County among best places to save money in Illinois
Saving can be difficult depending on factors like income, cost of living, purchasing power and taxes.
In its annual...