City/County
Waterloo city clerk retires
After 13 years of serving Waterloo, Barb Pace has retired as city clerk. Pace said the decision to step down was mainly due to her health in relation to the…
Read MoreCounty talks protest, COVID-19
The Monroe County Board discussed Saturday’s peaceful protest, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and finances during its Monday meeting. Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing told commissioners the county and city made…
Read MoreI-255 northbound lane closures near Columbia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced lane closures will be encountered on I-255 northbound near Columbia at milepost 6.4 this coming Monday and Tuesday. The lane closures are needed for…
Read MoreMonroe County tops 100 coronavirus cases
It took roughly 10 weeks from the first reported case, but Monroe County passed the century mark of coronavirus cases last week. There are now 107 cases of the virus…
Read MoreMonroe County up to 104 coronavirus cases
As all regions of Illinois lessened restrictions, Monroe County reported more cases of coronavirus – including three at a senior living facility and another death. There are now 104 cases…
Read MoreMonroe County shows compassion, concern in wake of protests
The effects of a nationwide response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minnesota while in police custody has filtered down to Monroe County – albeit in much smaller…
Read MoreOak Hill gets new administrator
The Monroe County Board approved a new administrator for the county-run senior care facility during Monday’s meeting at the courthouse. Brian Koontz will take over for the retiring Kim Keckritz…
Read MoreCDC offers reopening guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released six “decision trees” aimed at helping decision makers as they look to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. The guidelines cover schools,…
Read MoreMonroe County reports 12th coronavirus death; Cedarhurst worker tests positive
Monroe County reported another death related to coronavirus on Saturday in addition to a new case. There are now 97 confirmed cases of COVID-19 here, while the death toll increased…
Read MoreCounty updates salaries, talks Oak Hill
The Monroe County Board updated salaries for three elected county positions, heard updates on Oak Hill and discussed other matters during its May 18 meeting. At the start, Pat Kelly,…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair canceled
Calling it a “difficult decision,” the Monroe County Fair Association announced Tuesday night the cancellation of the 2020 Monroe County Fair due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “For the last…
Read MoreBus route change for local riders
To streamline services and meet the changing needs of its customer base, the St. Clair County Transit District announced bus route changes, including one serving Monroe County. Founded in 1981,…
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