Government
Columbia begins comprehensive plan process
Monday night approved a recommendation to select Shockey Consulting for its upcoming comprehensive plan project and for GIS services. Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey, who will also be…
Read MoreCornerstone Laine back in play?
While Cornerstone Laine was not mentioned specifically, the Waterloo City Council on Monday amended city code to allow for an override of zoning board decisions on future special use permit…
Read MoreCOVID spike continues
Monroe County is seeing an average of about 15 new COVID-19 cases a day, with 115 active cases and three people hospitalized as of Wednesday. The number of new cases…
Read MoreLowry pleads guilty
Over two years after lying to a federal task force about his insurance dealings, former Red Bud Mayor Tim Lowry appeared at the federal courthouse in East St. Louis on…
Read MoreFarmland tax increases explained
In past years, assessments for farmland in Illinois could only legally fluctuate by 10 percent per year. Recently, Monroe County farmers have been seeing changes to this reflected on their…
Read MoreReliable to serve Valmeyer
The Village of Valmeyer opened bids for garbage and recycling service during its Aug. 3 meeting. The lone bidder, Reliable Sanitation Service of Waterloo, is expected to begin operating in…
Read MoreWaterloo zoning board member resigns
Following the hotly debated issue of Cornerstone Laine, one Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals member has resigned effective Aug. 1. Ron Hagenow has served on the board for six years.…
Read MoreLowry court appearance moved
After being indicted on one count of providing a false statement to a federal task force on July 22, former mayor of Red Bud Tim Lowry was scheduled to appear…
Read MoreCounty permits going online
The Monroe County Board OK’d implementing online building and zoning permits by citizens during its monthly meeting on Monday. The process will be offered through Buildpermit of Fairfax, Va. It will…
Read MoreCoroner provides 2020 totals
The Monroe County coroner’s annual report for 2020 looked a little different than previous years, as a new subcategory was added to the “natural” death classification: COVID-19. According to the…
Read MoreTax bills coming soon
Monroe County Treasurer and Collector Kevin Koenigstein just released the 2020 property tax rates for bills payable this year, along with payment deadlines. Those with taxable parcels in Monroe County…
Read MoreLand of Governors: Monroe County’s ties to top state post
In July, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced his intention to seek a second term as governor. Former Illinois State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) announced earlier this year he will seek…
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