City/County
Water, water everywhere
Emergency responders were thrust into action Tuesday following a deluge of rain that resulted in several reports of flash flooding throughout Monroe County and surrounding areas. Fortunately no injuries were…
Read MoreGin Blossoms, Chris Janson headline Songs4Soldiers
Songs4Soldiers announced Thursday morning its concert lineup for the 2024 benefit concert taking place Sept. 13-14 at Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park in Columbia. On Friday, Sept. 13, country artist Chris Janson…
Read MoreSurvey seeks county input
Though still in its early phase, the latest attempt at a new Monroe County comprehensive plan is well underway, and residents are currently being asked to provide their contributions through…
Read MoreScary storms pelt Monroe County
Multiple rounds of storms passed through Monroe County early Thursday evening, packing punches in the forms of rotational clouds, bouts of hail, strong winds and a heaping helping of rain.…
Read MoreMarket Street project begins March 18
As announced on digital sign boards, the Illinois Department of Transportation said it will begin a resurfacing project on Market Street from Bradford Lane south to Route 156 in Waterloo…
Read MoreWPD warns against reverse parking
Local residents have reported receiving orange stickers on their vehicles notifying them of parking violations in downtown Waterloo of late. The Waterloo Police Department addressed this topic via a Facebook…
Read MoreI-255 work in Monroe County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced extended lane restrictions on southbound I-255 between Route 3 (Exit 6) and the Jefferson Barracks Bridge in Monroe County through 3 p.m. Saturday, March…
Read MoreI-255 lane closure Friday near Cahokia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Thursday that lane restrictions will be encountered on northbound I-255 milemarker 14.6 south of Exit 15 (Mousette Lane) in St. Clair County beginning this…
Read MoreWestbound span of JB Bridge to reopen soon
For local motorists who travel regularly across the Jefferson Barracks Bridge from Monroe County into Missouri, Tuesday’s announcement from the Missouri Department of Transportation is welcome news. MoDOT said crews…
Read MoreI-255 road work continues in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Thursday that lane restrictions will be encountered, weather permitting, on northbound I-255 from mile marker 16 near Route 15 to mile marker 17.6 in…
Read MoreI-255 lane closures next week in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday that lane restrictions will be encountered next week, weather permitting, on southbound I-255 from mile marker 17.6 north of Route 15 to mile…
Read MoreI-255 bridge deck repairs next week
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lane restrictions will be encountered next week, weather permitting, on northbound I-255 from mile marker 16 north of Mousette Lane to mile marker…
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