Government
Tax bills on the way
While the late date might have had some Monroe County residents wondering if they were getting a reprieve this year from their property taxes, Monroe County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein announced…
Read MoreMonroe County 1940-1960: wars, a bridge and parks
(This is the next monthly installment of our series looking into the 200-year history of Monroe County in honor of its Bicentennial. This article examines the years 1940 to 1960.)…
Read MoreIDOT gives Route 3 project update
Work continues on the Route 3 improvement project in Waterloo, with an expected completion date still set for the end of this year. The Illinois Department of Transportation said Moore…
Read MoreBicentennial cake a labor of love for local artist
The second of two ceremonial cakes in honor of the Monroe County Bicentennial is almost ready for display. Monroe County was chosen to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of St.…
Read MoreFlashing speed limit signs provide safe reminder
New flashing speed limit signs on Fourth and Hamacher streets were recently installed in the name of safety near some key Waterloo school zones, it was learned during last week’s…
Read MoreViolence Prevention Center solution a topic of county board
The demise of the local Violence Prevention Center office was a major issue addressed during Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. Liz Mudd, who has served with the center…
Read MorePolitical campaign sign controversy continues
Tensions were high during Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board, as local Democratic party leader Jeannine Belt sat down across the table from commissioners and addressed the issue of…
Read MoreIllinois lawmakers approve stopgap budget
Thursday marked the end of Illinois’ fiscal year 2016, and citizens anticipated results of a day-long legislative session in Springfield, which finally turned out a stopgap budget. “The stopgap budget…
Read MoreLawmakers leaning toward budget stopgap
In the midst of a financial crisis, Illinois Democratic leaders and Republican Governor Bruce Rauner failed yet again this month to reach a compromise on the budget. Now, the end…
Read MoreCounty blindsided by cut to Violence Prevention Center
Monroe County Board members and other local officials were shocked to learn of the loss of expected federal funds that support the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois office in…
Read MoreCampaign sign controversy in Monroe County
It’s simple math. The country is five months away from the November elections; there are as many as 10 Illinois political candidates for Monroe County registered voters to choose from;…
Read MoreRoute 3 project could hit road block
Since construction began on the Route 3 improvement project in Waterloo, residents have kept a watchful eye for its completion. The Illinois Department of Transportation most recently predicted that construction…
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