Government
Costello, Friess running for state representative
Illinois State Representative, 116th District Incumbent Jerry Costello II of Smithton, a Democrat, is being challenged on Nov. 6 by David Friess of Red Bud, a Republican. Jerry Costello II…
Read MoreThree-man race for U.S. Representative
U.S. Representative of the 12th District Incumbent Mike Bost is facing opposition from Brendan Kelly and Randall Auxier in the race for U.S. Representative. Bost and Kelly are in a…
Read MoreJones, McLean in county clerk’s race
Local voters will head to Monroe County polls from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to cast their votes in contested races for Monroe County Clerk, U.S. Representative of the…
Read MoreNew task force aims to ‘break the chain’
Law enforcement officials, pastors, a county commissioner, a doctor, mental health experts, an educator and EMS representatives gathered Friday to take steps to reduce recidivism. This took place at the…
Read MoreTraffic light timing change on Columbia’s Route 3
The Columbia Police Department, led by Chief Jerry Paul, has been on a mission to curb and combat traffic crashes on the Route 3 corridor. They received what they hope…
Read MoreStructural issues may slow Annex remodel
What started as a special meeting Tuesday morning to ask building occupants what remodeling work is required at the Monroe County Annex added a new focus quickly, as a discussion…
Read MoreChanges to recycling coming to county
Recycling is one of the easiest things that can be done on a daily basis to “save the environment.” It’s not even necessary to leave the house to make an…
Read MoreWaterloo postmaster retiring
Michael Hovey has served as postmaster at the Waterloo post office for almost 21 years, but he will soon end his decades-long career in government service when he retires Friday. …
Read MoreJones questions county priorities
Democratic candidate for Monroe County Clerk Jason Jones Sr. recently questioned the priorities of county government following regular budget hearings. Jones, who is running against Republican Jonathan McLean for the…
Read MoreSpring election process begins
The critical November elections are just around the corner, but the equally important April 2019 municipal elections are not far behind. The spring election season officially began Tuesday as candidates…
Read MoreCFD referendum on ballot
Columbia voters will be asked to vote Nov. 6 on a referendum to approve a tax levy that will allow Columbia EMS to operate under the Columbia Fire Department rather…
Read MoreUnderused government office here to help
Since 2014, Southwestern Illinois workNet has helped employers hire skilled workers and individuals become those workers. The program, which is funded by a grant through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity…
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