City/County
Monroe County set to ring in Bicentennial year
Local communities are participating in a county-wide “Ringing in the New Year” event at noon on Jan. 1 to commemorate the Monroe County Bicentennial. Residents should arrive at 11:30 a.m.…
Read MoreMonroe County’s founding precedes Illinois
With the swift approach of “Ringing in the New Year” on Friday that begins a year-long celebration of the Bicentennial of Monroe County’s establishment in 1816, the Republic-Times is introducing…
Read MoreBrothers earn Good Neighbor Award in Waterloo
The Waterloo City Council joined the Waterloo Police Department Monday night in honoring two young local boys for their efforts to help a neighbor in November. Brothers Sal and Rylee…
Read MoreCounty set to ring in milestone year
Bells ranging from church bells to small ceramic and metal cow bells will clang, clack and chime in unison across Monroe County to announce the start of Bicentennial observances taking…
Read MoreHealth department offers valuable services
Hundreds of residents pass by the Monroe County Health Department at the Annex Building along Route 3 in Waterloo and give little or no thought to what goes on there…
Read MoreSanta Float set to spread holiday cheer in Waterloo
It has become a holiday tradition in Waterloo, and the legend just seems to grow each year. Children look out the windows of their homes in eager anticipation of the…
Read MoreGovernor signs bill to pay cities
The Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 2039 Monday morning, and municipalities around the state breathed a collective sigh of relief. The Illinois House of Representatives passed the bill 107-1-1…
Read MoreCounty approves new fiscal year budget
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners launched its new fiscal year in a lengthy session on Monday, approving a budget by a 2-1 vote. The county’s fiscal year runs from…
Read MoreStephan, Kohlmeier throw hats into ring
Two more have added their names to the list of local candidates seeking public office in 2016. Leo Stephan of Waterloo has announced his candidacy for Monroe County Commissioner as…
Read MoreCounty settles with former employee
A former employee of the Monroe County Assessor’s Office who filed a federal lawsuit last year alleging retaliatory termination has settled out of court for nearly $100,000. The Monroe County…
Read MoreWaterloo takes a look way back for Veterans Day
To say Veterans Day brings out the best in Monroe County is a bold statement. How do you take a community that brims with civic pride and patriotism every day,…
Read MoreDevelopment proposed for old church, grounds
The Columbia City Council sought to quash rumors while allowing a Main Street developer to share his ideas for transforming the decommissioned Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, rectory and convent into…
Read More