Government
Court denies Sunset Overlook’s request
Judge Julia Gomric denied Sunset Overlook’s request that she reconsider an Aug. 14 order that prohibits the Columbia establishment from certain activities. Gomric made that ruling at the St. Clair…
Read MoreDispatching contract in the works
Waterloo is working to finalize a three-year contract for emergency dispatch services provided by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, it was learned at the Aug. 19 meeting of the Waterloo…
Read MoreSchimpf not seeking new term
State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) announced Friday that he will not seek another term in office in 2020. Schimpf, 48, was elected state senator in 2016. “Although I am honored…
Read MoreSchmidt to run for state representative
Kevin Schmidt of Millstadt announced Wednesday that he will run for state representative in the 116th district as a Republican in 2020. Schmidt, 37, owns Schmidt Chiropractic in Millstadt and…
Read MoreFriess running again for state representative
David Friess announced Monday that he will once again run for state representative in the 116th district. The 51-year-old Republican from Red Bud ran against Jerry Costello II in the…
Read MoreTax bills nearly ready
In contrast to last year, Monroe County property owners will soon be getting their tax bills. The bills, which were mailed the first week of December last year, should be…
Read MoreDispatch disconnect for county, Waterloo
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board was the scene of vehement disagreement concerning the amount Waterloo pays for its emergency dispatching services provided by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department.…
Read MoreCounty to revisit wind ordinance
The Monroe County Board plans to place a moratorium on the county’s wind ordinance at its next meeting to allow for revisions. Once the moratorium – which the commissioners discussed…
Read MoreColumbia hires new city administrator
The Columbia City Council approved the hiring of a new city administrator during its meeting on Monday night. The new hire is Douglas Brimm, a Dupo native who has served…
Read MoreNational park effort for Cahokia Mounds
Efforts to make the Cahokia Mounds a national park are nearing the finish line, with legislation recently introduced in Congress by Illinois lawmakers. Mounds in Monroe County are included in…
Read MoreNew I-255 exit gets $33M
The Illinois General Assembly passed a $45 billion capital plan earlier this year and some of that money will be coming to this area. Although the state is still determining…
Read MoreLost court fines being sought
cuit Clerk Lisa Fallon settled into her newly elected position in late 2016, she assumed responsibility for managing a mountain of court transaction records. Included was a largely undefined roster…
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