Democrat running for county board

By James Moss | November 26, 2019

Democrat Duane Langhorst announced Monday that he is running to replace outgoing Republican Bob Elmore on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners.  Barring a primary challenge, Langhorst would face Republican…

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Hitzemann running for judge

By Corey Saathoff | November 21, 2019

Monroe County State’s Attorney Chris Hitzemann, a Republican, officially announced Thursday evening that he is running in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court as resident judge for Monroe County in the…

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County briefed on new budget

By Alan Dooley | November 20, 2019

Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board began with a request by outgoing Monroe County Assessment Board of Review member Daniel Schumer asking why he was not reappointed to another…

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Veto session wrap-up

By James Moss | November 20, 2019

Illinois lawmakers finished their legislative responsibilities for the year on Thursday as the General Assembly concluded this year’s veto session.  With a Democratic majority in the House, Senate and governor’s…

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Columbia drafting cannabis zoning

By Scott Woodsmall | November 13, 2019

The future of a possible cannabis dispensary in Columbia took a step forward at Tuesday’s city council committee meeting. Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey sought the council’s guidance…

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Judge Doyle to retire

By Republic-Times | November 7, 2019

Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Dennis Doyle is set to retire next year.  Doyle, a Democrat, confirmed that his retirement date is Dec. 6, 2020 after Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court…

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Cannabis biz ban in Waterloo

By Corey Saathoff | November 6, 2019

Waterloo is saying no to weed, at least when it comes to allowing recreational cannabis businesses in town. In June, Illinois became the 11th state to allow recreational marijuana. Effective…

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