Government
Costello to lead Illinois Department of Agriculture
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Friday appointed Jerry Costello II to serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “With farming playing an important role in his family’s history…
Read MoreColumbia talks developments and zoning
Two proposed subdivision developments were on the agenda for last Tuesday’s Columbia City Council meeting. The first item involved a motion to approve a Community Unit Plan Type A zoning…
Read MoreDurbin: farmers treated unfairly
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) released a statement earlier this month accusing the United States Department of Agriculture of treating Illinois soybean farmers unfairly by playing favorites with trade war…
Read MoreEarly voting underway
Early voting for the March primaries began Thursday in Monroe County, and the 23 people who have already taken advantage of that opportunity have used the county’s new voting equipment. …
Read MoreTrump acquittal sparks response
The third presidential impeachment trial in America’s history ended last Wednesday when the U.S. Senate voted almost entirely along party lines to acquit President Donald Trump of the two charges…
Read MoreColumbia subdivision plan moves ahead
Many of the standing-room-only crowd went home disappointed after the Columbia Plan Commission voted Monday to recommend approval for a controversial proposed subdivision. The plan calls for development with Community…
Read MoreMixed reactions to State of the State
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State address last Wednesday, highlighting accomplishments of his first year in office and outlining goals for the spring legislative session. …
Read MoreCounty talks leases, levees and more
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners met in a short session Monday morning at the courthouse. Leases were updated for two entities to cover periods from Dec. 1, 2019 through…
Read MoreAnother Columbia subdivision discussed
The room was once again full during the Columbia City Council meeting Monday night for a discussion about another proposed subdivision. JLP Homes requested a zoning change for a Community…
Read MoreWaterloo plays natural gas futures game
The City of Waterloo participates in a natural gas futures program as a way to protect its residents from unexpected price fluctuations. One alderman is critical of this practice at…
Read MoreTeaching impeachment
For only the third time in America’s history, a president has been impeached. The U.S. House of Representatives voted in December to impeach President Donald Trump, and Trump’s trial began…
Read MoreSchimpf talks goals
State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) has announced his goals for the 2020 legislative session. This will be his final session representing the 58th senate district because Schimpf is not running…
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