Early 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. …

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Trump 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…

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Mixed 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. …

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Teaching 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…

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Schimpf 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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Reitz discusses plans

State Rep. Nathan Reitz (D-Steeleville) spoke with the Republic-Times Tuesday to discuss his plans for the spring legislative session that begins next week. Reitz has four major bills he plans…

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Zoning issues new and old

The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals discussed items relating to new and old issues at its meeting on Thursday.  The new item that came before the board was a…

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Locals oppose time change

When the Illinois General Assembly begins its legislative session Jan. 28, the House will have a bill to consider that has drawn the ire of Monroe Countians.  That legislation is…

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