Government
Illinois passes budget
The Illinois House of Representatives passed a $50.6 billion state budget at the very end of its spring session, with the final vote coming in early Saturday morning. Lawmakers had…
Read MoreCounty eyes new comprehensive plan
As part of beginning a revision to the county’s comprehensive plan, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved a revised version of its zoning code on Monday. Commissioners thanked Monroe…
Read MoreAssault weapons ban back in force
he assault weapons ban Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in January is back in force after a federal appeals court on Thursday blocked a temporary injunction that a lower…
Read MoreChanging of the guard in Waterloo
Monday marked a changing of the guard for the Waterloo City Council, as a new mayor and three new aldermen were officially sworn into office before a large crowd. But…
Read MoreColumbia considers cigar shop scenarios
Columbia officials discussed options to establish language which would allow patrons of a cigar lounge to bring their own booze. Mike Macik, owner of Havana Cigar Bar at 115 E.…
Read MoreRevisions to enterprise zone
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners was one of several local government entities to discuss proposed changes to the Monroe/Randolph County Enterprise Zone in the past week. A request by…
Read MoreWorldly welcome at Gibault
Gibault Catholic High School has seen a number of students from all over the world come to the school for a semester, a year or even an entire high school…
Read MoreColumbia OKs budget, rate increases
Columbia water and sewer customers are facing a rate increase of 10 percent, but the money is not going down the drain. During the Columbia City Council meeting Monday night,…
Read MoreWaterloo approves budget
The Waterloo City Council approved the city’s upcoming fiscal year budget, said goodbye to a longtime alderman and awarded contracts for upcoming projects on Monday night. Waterloo’s 2023-24 fiscal year…
Read MoreProperty assessments almost ready
Monroe County Supervisor of Assessments Carl Wuertz has announced property assessments should be ready by early May. Wuertz was scheduled to update the Monroe County Board of Commissioners during its meeting…
Read MoreColumbia discusses new budget
With the home rule referendum failing earlier this month, the City of Columbia is moving ahead with preparations for its Fiscal Year 2024 budget without the benefit of additional revenue…
Read MoreRandolph, St.Clair County races decided
For our readers in neighboring Randolph and St. Clair counties, there were multiple contested races decided on April 4. While vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked by April 4, election authorities…
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