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IRS to open tax filing season Jan. 31
The Internal Revenue Service announced plans last week to open the 2014 filing season on Jan. 31 and encouraged taxpayers to use e-file or “Free File” as the fastest way…
Read MoreISP launches concealed carry application website
The Illinois State Police earlier this month launched a website to provide the public with information regarding the concealed carry application process. The Concealed Carry License website was launched in…
Read MoreU.S. lawmakers call for protection of levee project
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, U.S. Representative Bill Enyart and U.S. Representative John Shimkus called for members of a House-Senate Conference Committee to protect legislative language that will support the region’s…
Read MoreVaccinate Illinois Week is Dec. 8-14
The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot during Vaccinate Illinois Week, Dec. 8-14. Vaccinate Illinois Week coincides with National…
Read MoreLocals react to state pension reform law
Last Tuesday afternoon, the Illinois General Assembly approved an overhaul of the state government worker pension system. The House of Representatives voted 62-53 to approve the measure, and the Senate…
Read MoreState lawmakers approve pension reform plan
On Tuesday afternoon, the Illinois General Assembly approved an overhaul of the state government worker pension system. According to media outlets, the House of Representatives voted 62-53 to approve the…
Read MoreMonday is the deadline to file for public office
Monday, Nov. 25, was the first day to file candidate petitions for next year’s elections. The deadline to file for political office is Monday, Dec. 2. Last Monday, the following…
Read MoreRefinancing to save county $2 million on Oak Hill
Monroe County taxpayers will save more than $2 million in payments on the Oak Hill elder care facility over the next decade, it was learned Tuesday morning. A refinancing plan…
Read MoreColumbia Veterans Day ceremony spans generations
Veterans Day is a time set aside to honor all those who have fought for our country throughout the ages. In Columbia, special effort is being taken to unite all…
Read MoreA Veterans Day to remember in Waterloo
“We must never forget.” That was the theme of Col. George M. Pierce II’s speech during Monday night’s Veterans Day ceremony in the Waterloo High School auditorium. True to this…
Read MoreHistoric vote approves gay marriage in Illinois
Tuesday was a monumental day in Illinois state history as lawmakers voted to approve marriage for same-sex couples. Thousands sat in anticipation by their computers as they waited for the…
Read MoreLevee repairs set to start in county
Work to upgrade existing levee systems along the Mississippi River in the metro east is set to begin next month right here in Monroe County. Monroe County Commissioner Delbert Wittenauer…
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