Virus cases continue to slow

Monroe County recently crossed a milestone in cases, as there have now been 4,052 COVID-19 cases here since the pandemic began.  There was just one new case Monday, three new…

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Vaccine inequity examined

Monroe County residents who want to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the novel coronavirus should not expect to get the shot here in the near future.  That is because…

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Early voting begins Feb. 25

Election day for the 2021 municipal election is less than two months away, but the voting process starts next Thursday when early voting begins.  Monroe County voters can cast their…

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Schimpf running for governor

Former state Sen. Paul Schimpf of Waterloo formally announced Monday morning that he is running for Illinois governor in 2022.  “This is a decision I came to over the course…

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County mulls 911 system change

In the wake of last week’s temporary failure of the 911 call system, Monroe County Public Safety Director Kevin Scheibe sought approval from commissioners Monday to change companies providing that…

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Schimpf decision pending

Former state Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) told the Republic-Times that he plans to decide next month whether he will run for governor of Illinois next year.  “Gov. Pritzker’s tenure as…

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Bryant moves to Senate

Republican Terri Bryant officially moved over to the Illinois Senate last Wednesday, taking over the seat representing the 58th Senate district that Paul Schimpf of Waterloo vacated.  Bryant, who has…

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Friess begins House term

Republican David Friess began his first term representing the 116th Congressional District when he was sworn in Jan. 13 in Springfield.  “It is a great honor and privilege to have…

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