Illinois Caverns now open

Illinois Caverns is open again for the season. Located at 4369 G Road near Burksville, Illinois Caverns contains an array of cave formations including stalactites, stalagmites, rimstone dams, flowstone and…

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HSS celebrates 50 years

Human Support Services is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, with a recent 1970s-themed trivia night celebrating the agency’s history and an upcoming Shine Your Light Gala set to highlight…

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Respect for local Vietnam vets

The Waterloo community and local government officials recognized Vietnam Veterans Day during a ceremony last Wednesday morning at the Lakeview Park Veterans Memorial. The Vietnam War began in 1954 following…

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More changes for Route 3

Two safety improvements have been announced for Route 3 in Monroe County north of Waterloo.  One will be completed in the coming months. The other will take a few years.…

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Road work around the county

With the threat of cold spells and winter weather nearing an end, construction crews are already out and about around the county beginning on seasonal road work projects. The biggest…

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