Government
Republicans choose Liefer to run for state’s attorney
The Monroe County Republican Central Committee on Wednesday night approved the selection of Lucas Liefer as the party’s candidate for state’s attorney in the upcoming general election. Liefer will face…
Read MoreWPD getting LPR cameras
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved the purchase of license plate recognition cameras for the Waterloo Police Department. The four LPR cameras will be purchased from UTILITRA in…
Read MoreColumbia talks business, zoning
As businesses and public buildings partially reopen in Columbia, the city council continues to conduct business, albeit through virtual meetings. The Columbia City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions and…
Read MoreCDC offers reopening guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released six “decision trees” aimed at helping decision makers as they look to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. The guidelines cover schools,…
Read MoreMonroe County reports 12th coronavirus death; Cedarhurst worker tests positive
Monroe County reported another death related to coronavirus on Saturday in addition to a new case. There are now 97 confirmed cases of COVID-19 here, while the death toll increased…
Read MoreState OKs budget and vote by mail
The Illinois General Assembly met for four days last week in a coronavirus-shortened session to vote on several bills, including a budget for the next fiscal year and one that…
Read MoreMonroe 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 from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan.” “The Monroe County Board of…
Read MoreMartin 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Former Monroe County Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan Martin has withdrawn as a Republican candidate for the state’s attorney position up for election in November. “Due to personal family matters I…
Read MoreCDC 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 reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. The guidelines cover…
Read MoreReopening concerns at forefront
Last week’s regional reopening plan for Illinois by Gov. JB Pritzker has been met by both praise and criticism from local leaders. “I commend Gov. Pritzker for putting out a…
Read MoreCensus data may change congressional district map
Depending on what the 2020 census shows, southern Illinois may lose a seat in the United States House of Representatives, The Associated Press reports. That is because the 15th Congressional…
Read MoreCoronavirus case at Waterloo Burger King; regional reopening plan unveiled
Monroe County is up to 83 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Tuesday, one of which is an employee at Burger King in Waterloo. The fast food restaurant, located at…
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