CDC offers reopening advice
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released six “decision trees” last week aimed at helping decision makers as they look to...
County briefed on new budget
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board began with a request by outgoing Monroe County Assessment Board of Review member Daniel Schumer...
Monroe County sends message as state modifies reopening plans
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution at its meeting on Monday “asking for relief...
River traffic still flowing, for now
Area rain and snow over the past weekend have brought a temporary reprieve for barge shippers on the middle Mississippi River.
Combined with recently completed...
Martin out of state’s attorney race
Former Monroe County Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan Martin has withdrawn as a Republican candidate for the state’s...
Spring election process starting
Illinoisans anticipate a lot of excitement for the upcoming November elections with county, state and national candidates running for office.
But just over the horizon...
WPD getting LPR cameras
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved the purchase of license plate recognition cameras for the Waterloo Police Department.
Primary election is Tuesday
Voters across the state will be able to choose candidates Tuesday for the November elections from a slate of primary contestants.
While some state and...
New MCSD K-9 Unit Ready To Protect And Serve
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department recently welcomed the first of two new K-9 units to its force, and the team has already hit the...
Costello resigns to take IDNR job
Former state Rep. Jerry Costello II (D-Smithton) resigned Tuesday after Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker appointed him to...
Coronavirus maintains its grip: 74 cases, 11 deaths in county
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in 74 positive cases and 11 deaths in Monroe County, with much...
Candidates announce for elected county offices
Three men -- two Republicans and one Democrat -- last week announced their candidacies for various Monroe County offices in the 2014 election.
Tuesday marked...