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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Topics du jour for Waterloo

The Waterloo City Council approved a land annexation and a union contract during its regular meeting Monday night, but has also discussed topics ranging from chickens and bees to solar…

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County property tax dates set

Friday marks the official beginning of summer, but mid-June has recently been the time when property assessments were released. This year, however,  with assessments released in February, Monroe County Treasurer…

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Splash pad barn coming soon

Last week’s meeting of the Waterloo Park District Board had little on the agenda with summer in full-swing,  though commissioners did discuss the recent opening of the Waterloo Community Splash…

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New mayor in New Athens

While a handful of changes came about within Monroe County following the election earlier this year, one nearby community in rural St. Clair County has found itself with a new…

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Riley ready to serve

Following the April 1 election, a new face has appeared among the Waterloo City Council, planning to keep his door open and looking to take care of the city’s present…

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