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Flu season underway
While the world is focused on the novel coronavirus that the World Health Organization recently declared a “public health emergency,” flu season is still impacting America. The Centers for Disease…
Read MoreStabbing victim grateful for second chance at life
When Dr. Bradley Ross, a general and trauma surgeon at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis County, rounded the corner, a smile broke out on his face. When 15-year-old Jonathan…
Read MoreGiving back to first responders
Since October, House of Neighborly Service has resumed a tradition that allows it to show appreciation for Monroe County’s first responders. For two hours every Monday morning, the nonprofit offers…
Read MoreGambling results are in
For the third consecutive year, the amount of money played at video gambling terminals in Monroe County increased. According to data from the Illinois Gaming Board, people played over $70.4…
Read MoreSt. Pat’s parade coming to Waterloo
Irish eyes will be smiling this March in a community known for its rich German heritage. The Waterloo City Council gave the go-ahead for a St. Patrick’s Day parade during…
Read MoreWaterloo Park District gets splash pad grant
Gov. JB Pritkzer announced the recipients of grants through the state’s Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Program on Friday, and one of those recipients was the Waterloo Park District.…
Read MoreWaterloo has weird wedding history
Anyone who has been inside JV’s Downtown Bar & Grill in Waterloo may have wondered about a sign on the wall advertising a “marriage parlor.” The early 20th century sign…
Read MoreCancer warrior giving back
After receiving support from the community and various organizations when she was battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Valmeyer High School junior Jessica Hicks is looking to return the favor. She is doing…
Read MoreColumbia woman on ‘The Biggest Loser’
Teri Aguiar won the Miss Missouri contest when she was 26 in 1999 and currently works as a flight nurse. She also won the Miss Illinois Teen USA in 1990,…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2020
Monroe County will once again have a full plate in 2020. Elections, new state laws and their ramifications, business happenings and several high-profile court cases all look to dominate the…
Read MoreCoalition gets cannabis lesson
In its first five days of legalization, over $10.8 million worth of adult-use recreational marijuana was sold in more than 271,000 transactions statewide, including at the Collinsville facility that serves…
Read MoreJacobs retires after 42 years
A pillar of the local agricultural community has stepped down. Pam Jacobs retired Dec. 31 as county extension director with the University of Illinois Extension. Jacobs worked at the extension…
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