Veto session wrap-up
Illinois lawmakers finished their legislative responsibilities for the year on Thursday as the General Assembly concluded this year’s veto session.
Columbia drafting cannabis zoning
The future of a possible cannabis dispensary in Columbia took a step forward at Tuesday's city council committee meeting.
More drama for Sunset Overlook
The liquor license of Sunset Overlook in Columbia is under review, but not by the city’s liquor commissioner, Mayor Kevin Hutchinson.
Judge Doyle to retire
Judge Dennis Doyle
Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Dennis Doyle is set to retire next year.
Cannabis biz ban in Waterloo
Waterloo is saying no to weed, at least when it comes to allowing recreational cannabis businesses in town.
In...
Concerns over proposed cell tower
The Monroe County Board on Monday listened to concerns from rural Columbia residents in regard to a proposed new AT&T cell tower.
Officials mulling cannabis
As Waterloo and Columbia take steps to decide whether they will allow adult-use recreational marijuana businesses in their towns, other local governments...
Local projects in capital plan
Lawmakers and Illinois Department of Transportation officials released details last week of work planned as part of the approximately $45 billion capital...
Waterloo weighs in on weed
After hearing from residents on the issue during a public hearing last Tuesday, the Waterloo planning and ordinance committees voted 5-3 on...
Miles Cemetery prairie protected
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will soon recognize the natural prairie area adjacent to the Miles...
The highs and lows of cannabis
Local governments throughout the state are starting the process of deciding whether they will allow marijuana businesses within their jurisdictions when the...
Holder joins 116th race
The Republican field for state representative of the 116th district got a little more crowded, as David...
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Successful search for injured woman at Fults nature preserve
Maeystown Fire Department, Monroe County EMS, Monroe County Sheriff's Department and Prairie du Rocher Fire Department personnel responded shortly after 2:30 p.m....
Bootsie’s temporarily closed
Pictured is a closed Bootsie's restaurant in Waterloo on Thursday morning. (Kermit Constantine photo)
Bootsie's is apparently...
Sports Year in Review
The year 2018 was a banner year for Monroe County athletes, all the way through.
It began in January, when Waterloo junior Jenna Schwartz was...
Woman’s death after arrest under investigation
A 42-year-old woman died following a Tuesday morning traffic stop in Waterloo that resulted in multiple arrests on drug and burglary charges.