City/County
Columbia OKs gaming restrictions
The Columbia City Council at last week’s regular meeting approved changes to the liquor code that will essentially prohibit gaming parlors from opening within city limits and gas stations from…
Read MoreWaterloo amends liquor code for video gaming
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night voted to amend its liquor code in an effort to more clearly define establishments in regard to video gambling. The license classifications break…
Read MoreBoil order lifted in area
A boil order for Illinois American Water customers in Columbia and Waterloo in Monroe County and Millstadt and much of St. Clair County was lifted early Friday afternoon. Illinois American…
Read More‘Idea Jam’ slated for Jan. 3
Hecker native Dr. Birton Cowden, University of Massachusettes director of new venture development, is returning to Monroe County for another session of sharing ideas about new business and economic development.…
Read MoreLarge shed fire in old Valmeyer
Firefighters worked well into Monday morning to contain a large shed fire in old Valmeyer. The shed, and several vehicles stored inside, were completely destroyed. Valmeyer Fire Chief Floyd…
Read MoreCounty approves budget
The Monroe County Board on Monday morning gave final approval for the fiscal year 2018 budget, which actually began Friday and runs through Nov. 30 of next year. Jim Schmersahl…
Read MoreMonroe County kicking off Illinois Bicentennial celebration
Having recently celebrated its 200th anniversary, Monroe County is now ready to help kick off the upcoming Illinois Bicentennial with some local events. Illinois officially became a state on Dec.…
Read MoreI-255 lane restrictions near Dupo
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that lane restrictions will be encountered in the left lane of northbound I-255 between milepost 14 and milepost 10.4 near Dupo beginning this Thursday…
Read MoreSmall fire at old Waterloo fire station
Waterloo firefighters were called to a fire inside the old Waterloo Fire Department station on North Main Street about 7 p.m. Monday. The station is currently housing a House of…
Read MoreRoute 3 lane restrictions south of Waterloo
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lane restrictions may be encountered along northbound Route 3 at Old Red Bud Road south of Waterloo starting Monday through Nov. 1. IDOT said…
Read MoreIDOT announces I-255 pavement repairs
The Illinois Department of Transportation said lane restrictions will occur on Interstate 255 between Collinsville Road and the Mississippi River in St. Clair and Monroe counties to complete pavement repairs…
Read MoreFour-County Highway Coalition meeting Aug. 29 in Waterloo
The Four-County Highway Coalition will host an informational public meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Waterloo City Hall. Officials from Jackson, Perry, Randolph, and Monroe counties formed the coalition…
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