CDC offers reopening advice
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released six “decision trees” last week aimed at helping decision makers as they look to...
Reopening concerns at forefront
Last week’s regional reopening plan for Illinois by Gov. JB Pritzker has been met by both praise and criticism from local leaders.
Census data may change congressional district map
Mike Bost
Depending on what the 2020 census shows, southern Illinois may lose a seat in the United...
Coronavirus case at Waterloo Burger King; regional reopening plan unveiled
Monroe County is up to 83 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Tuesday, one of which is...
County, Oak Hill talk COVID
The coronavirus pandemic was a main point of discussion during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board.
The meeting...
Columbia holds brief meeting
In a short meeting of the Columbia City Council Monday night, the council voted to establish guidelines for public input during virtual...
Coronavirus maintains its grip: 74 cases, 11 deaths in county
Pictured, 7-year-old Kate Scalise of Waterloo wished to remind everyone through her homemade art to be kind and remember we are...
Local pushback on Pritzker’s order
Gov. JB Pritzker Paul Schimpf John Wagner
Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday that he plans to extend Illinois’ stay...
City, county finances in limbo
Almost everyone, from individuals to businesses, have seen their finances affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and the same is true for local...
Reopening plans proposed
As data appears to show social distancing and stay at home orders have slowed the spread of the novel coronavirus, federal and...
Cities OK budgets in uncertain times
The Waterloo and Columbia city councils on Monday night approved budgets for the 2020-21 fiscal year despite an uncertain economic future due...
Unemployment skyrockets in county
One of the most devastating impacts of the coronavirus pandemic is the toll it is taking on the workforce, with millions of...