Government
Future road extensions take shape
The Monroe County Board took action on future roadway plans during its Monday morning meeting. Monroe County Engineer Aaron Metzger presented two intergovernmental agreements for commissioners to sign. The first…
Read MoreLocal transit, port district awarded millions
Gov. JB Pritzker, along with Illinois Department of Transportation leaders, announced nearly $220 million for transit and port projects in downstate Illinois during a stop in East St. Louis last…
Read MoreNew cell tower site considered
AT&T seems to be hedging its bets for a new telecommunications tower near Columbia, as a proposal for a new site will be heard by the Monroe County Land Use…
Read MoreScooter’s site plan approved; signage still in limbo
The Waterloo City Council last Tuesday night approved the site plan for a soon-to-be-built drive-thru coffee business off Route 3 and OK’d the appointment of a new zoning board member.…
Read MoreFuture taking shape in Columbia
The Columbia City Council was once again looking to the future during last Tuesday’s meeting. The city’s comprehensive plan – as well as the future growth of several Columbia businesses –…
Read MoreNew Oak Hill director chosen
2022 will be a year of change in the area if the trend at Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners continues. One change within the next couple…
Read MoreWaterloo city attorney to retire
Come the end of February, Dan Hayes will retire from being Waterloo’s city attorney, a role he’s held for over 14 years. Throughout his time with Waterloo, Hayes has handled…
Read MoreElection season starting up
Later this year, six Monroe County offices are up for election. Voters will be tasked with deciding which candidate is most deserving of those offices. The primary elections take place…
Read MoreValmeyer applying for highway grant
The Valmeyer Village Board met last Tuesday night to discuss improvements to a “connector road” via a joint project with the Monroe County Highway Department. The section of road connects…
Read MoreSchmidt running for state rep
Previously having run in the 2020 Republican primary for 116th district representative, Kevin Schmidt’s name will once again appear on the ballot. But this time, he hopes to represent the…
Read MoreSchimpf chooses running mate
Paul Schimpf of Waterloo, Republican candidate for Illinois Governor, announced Carolyn Schofield as his choice for Lieutenant Governor and running mate. “I am honored and excited to be running with…
Read MoreOSHA mandate debate brews
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is grabbing national headlines, but recent OSHA actions have caused concern locally as well. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said the federal…
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