Government
Columbia hones in on home rule
Consideration of Columbia becoming a “home rule” municipality continued during Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council. Home rule cities are able to operate with greater flexibility as they are not…
Read MoreSmall biz blues in Columbia?
For Bryan Scott, his goal of the past nine years to operate a small business in Columbia went down the drain last week. “My dreams of opening The Truck Stop…
Read MoreNew police board in Waterloo
Following the sudden resignation of all three members of the Waterloo Board of Police Commissioners just several days prior, an entire new board is now in place. The appointments by…
Read MoreJudge selections leave 2 county vacancies
Monroe County State’s Attorney Lucas Liefer and Monroe County Assistant State’s Attorney Jennifer Becker-Roscow have been selected to fill two associate judge vacancies in the newly formed 24th Judicial Circuit.…
Read MoreChasing the wind?
Gov. JB Pritzker signed HB 4412 into law Friday, potentially bringing wind energy back into play for Monroe County. The bill standardizes the site selection and permit process for commercial…
Read MoreLegal fight grows against gun ban
The legal fallout from an assault weapons ban recently signed into law by Illinois Gov. JB Prtizker continues. The Illinois State Rifle Association has joined forces with other gun rights…
Read MoreBryant on senate leadership team
As the 103rd General Assembly begins its work in Springfield, State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has been named assistant Republican leader for the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus by Sen. John…
Read MoreMaeystown to get new mayor
After the April election, Maeystown will have a new mayor as Greg Backes is running unopposed for the seat. Current Maeystown Mayor John Valentine did not submit an application to…
Read MoreSheriffs blast assault gun ban
Following the passing of the Protect Illinois Communities Act, several law enforcement agencies throughout the state have expressed their refusal to uphold the new gun control law. The law, also…
Read MoreSplash pad talks flow
With a late June deadline getting closer by the day, the Waterloo Park District once again pushed a decision on its proposed splash pad to a future meeting. Waterloo Park…
Read MoreMarch timeline on cash bail appeal
An appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of a state law that would end cash bail appears to be months away from resolution under a new timeline…
Read MoreNew flood maps affect Columbia
Representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and local officials will be available Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The View at 11 South,…
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