Durbin: farmers treated unfairly
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois)
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) released a statement earlier this month accusing the...
Early voting underway
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Early voting for the March primaries began Thursday in Monroe County, and the 23 people who...
Trump acquittal sparks response
The third presidential impeachment trial in America’s history ended last Wednesday when the U.S. Senate voted almost...
Columbia subdivision plan moves ahead
Many of the standing-room-only crowd went home disappointed after the Columbia Plan Commission voted Monday to recommend approval for a controversial proposed...
Mixed reactions to State of the State
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State address last Wednesday, highlighting accomplishments of...
County talks leases, levees and more
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners met in a short session Monday morning at the courthouse.
Leases were updated...
Another Columbia subdivision discussed
The room was once again full during the Columbia City Council meeting Monday night for a discussion about another proposed subdivision.
Waterloo plays natural gas futures game
The City of Waterloo participates in a natural gas futures program as a way to protect its residents from unexpected price fluctuations.
Teaching impeachment
Pictured at center, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi addresses reporters Jan. 15 with House prosecutors in regard to the articles...
Schimpf talks goals
State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) has announced his goals for the 2020 legislative session.
Reitz discusses plans
State Rep. Nathan Reitz (D-Steeleville) spoke with the Republic-Times Tuesday to discuss his plans for the spring...
Zoning issues new and old
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals discussed items relating to new and old issues at its meeting on Thursday.
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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...
Attempted murder charge in Waterloo stabbing
Trevor C. Hudson
A 26-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following an early Friday morning stabbing in...
DUI injury crash at Walmart
Pictured is the scene of the accident Friday.
Emergency personnel responded shortly after noon Friday to the...
Inmate dies at county jail
The Illinois State Police is investigating the death of an inmate in the Monroe County Jail early Friday morning.