Topics du jour for Columbia

While record rains in April have long evaporated from the area, Columbia officials are still dealing with the aftermath in two different parts of the city. Columbia City Engineer Chris…

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Late water sample for Waterloo

The City of Waterloo was notified by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency of a violation in mid-April regarding another late sample from its new water treatment facility.  Waterloo Mayor Stan…

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Pritzker seeks third term

Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday he’s running for a potentially historic third term as governor in 2026. During his announcement speech in Chicago, Pritzker said he is running to “protect”…

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Tax bills explained

Tax bills for 2024 payable in 2025 should arrive in local mailboxes by next week at the latest, according to Monroe County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein. As of press time, the…

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Rep. Schmidt seeks third term

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) announced this week his intention to seek a third term in the Illinois Legislature. Schmidt represents the 114th District, which covers Cahokia Heights, East St.…

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