Government
New laws for 2020
The Illinois General Assembly passed hundreds of new laws last year that will affect citizens in 2020. Here are some of the most impactful. Starting today, adult-use, recreational marijuana is…
Read MoreOut with the 2010s
As this decade comes to a close, many people are taking time to reflect on what happened in their lives. The Republic-Times asked a few people to do the same…
Read MoreConnector task force finishes report
The Southwest Illinois Connector Task Force has completed a draft of its report and will finalize that draft before the end of the year and submit it to the state. …
Read MoreCannabis on county’s mind
The imminent legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois on Jan. 1 and how Monroe County will deal with it was a major discussion item at Monday’s county board meeting. …
Read MoreMartin, Korando race heating up
Monroe County Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan Martin recently had an ethical complaint filed against him with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois. The anonymous…
Read MoreWaterloo Commons tax extended
By a vote of 6-2, the Waterloo City Council approved measures Monday night to extend an agreement for the Waterloo Commons Business District and a one percent tax at Schnucks…
Read MoreColumbia preps for green new year
After advising zoning language changes be drafted for a potential cannabis dispensary last month, Columbia City Council voted Monday night to make changes to city municipal code concerning adult-use cannabis.…
Read MoreCounty finances in good shape
The findings of an audit of Monroe County’s finances were discussed at a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners Thursday morning. Certified Public Accountants from Fick, Eggemeyer & Williamson…
Read MoreNo marijuana in Maeystown
As expected, the Maeystown Village Board unanimously voted at its meeting last Monday night to pass an ordinance totally prohibiting recreational cannabis businesses. Treasurer Mike Fausz had previously said as…
Read MoreCandidates file for 2020 election
Monroe County residents now know the candidates in the 2020 election, as Monday marked the final day Republican and Democratic candidates for local offices could file to run. The election…
Read MoreCounty OKs balanced budget
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved its budget for fiscal year 2020, which began Dec. 1 and ends Nov. 30. The county is projecting it will have $8,451,839 in…
Read MoreWaterloo OKs tax levy increase
With two aldermen voting against, the Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved an ordinance levying slightly more taxes for the current fiscal year than the year prior. A total…
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