Route 3 lane restrictions in Waterloo begin Monday
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday that Route 3 from Country Club Lane in Waterloo to the Randolph County line will...
Dispatching contract in the works
Waterloo is working to finalize a three-year contract for emergency dispatch services provided by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, it was learned...
Court rules against Sunset Overlook
Judge Julia Gomric entered an order in Monroe County Circuit Court last Wednesday against Sunset Overlook in a major victory for those...
Hecker turning 125
The Village of Hecker is preparing for its 125th anniversary in 2020. Monroe County Bicentennial co-chairman Mike Kovarik was at...
Boil order for portion of Waterloo
Pictured is the scene of Wednesday's water main break in Waterloo.
A water main break Wednesday has resulted...
Tax bills nearly ready
In contrast to last year, Monroe County property owners will soon be getting their tax bills.
The bills, which...
Dispatch disconnect for county, Waterloo
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board was the scene of vehement disagreement concerning the amount Waterloo pays for its emergency dispatching...
FEMA decision looms for Prairie du Rocher
The 297-year-old village of Prairie du Rocher may soon be the recipient of some bad news because...
Columbia hires new city administrator
Pictured, from left, are interim Columbia city administrator Al Hudzik with newly hired city administrator Douglas Brimm on Monday night....
Illinois unveils Cardinals license plates
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that a new St. Louis Cardinals...
JB Bridge work to result in I-255 lane closures
Drivers heading into Illinois from St. Louis County will want to avoid using I-255 during weekdays, as Missouri Department of Transportation crews...
Solar farm proposed near Valmeyer
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing Tuesday night on a proposed community solar farm near Valmeyer.
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Tractor, bicycle collide in Waterloo
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Train derailment in Dupo
Photo courtesy of FOX2 News
Over a dozen area fire departments and other emergency personnel responded shortly after...
Woman’s death after arrest under investigation
A 40-year-old woman died following a Tuesday morning traffic stop in Waterloo that resulted in multiple arrests on drug and burglary charges.
Valmeyer school district responds to Confederate flag controversy
The Valmeyer school district responded after an image of a student displaying a half American/half Confederate flag during a sporting event Wednesday...