Government
Maeystown wastewater woes
The Village of Maeystown will be conducting a public hearing Monday regarding proposed improvements to the community’s wastewater treatment facility, bringing the sewage system up to code and addressing issues…
Read MoreSeveral new bills proposed in Illinois
By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois Illinois lawmakers kicked off their spring legislative session roughly three weeks ago, but lawmakers in the House have already filed more than 1,800 bills…
Read MoreBudget questions loom for Illinois
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Revenue returns remain on track halfway through Illinois’ budget year, though it’s next year that is causing concern in the Capitol. The Governor’s Office…
Read MoreVideo gambling totals rise
A number of businesses in Monroe County once again saw hefty profits thanks to video gambling in the community, with revenue – and tax – showing an increase over last…
Read MoreOak Hill paid in full
During Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, the final payment for Oak Hill construction bonds was approved for the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center in Waterloo.…
Read MoreMobile licences, IDs coming soon
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says he hopes to bring mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs to iPhones by the end of this year. Giannoulias announced Monday his office…
Read MoreTrump takes office again
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, promising a “revolution of common sense” and taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of…
Read MorePark district plans for 2025
The Waterloo Park District Board met last Wednesday for a fairly brief meeting to start the year, mainly touching on procedural items while also voicing plans for the future and…
Read MoreWaterloo bids farewell to Kennedy
The City of Waterloo honored longtime collector and budget officer Shawn Kennedy during the Jan. 6 city council meeting upon her retirement after 25 years of employment. Waterloo Mayor Stan…
Read MoreFriess, Bryant begin new terms
State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) and State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) took their respective oaths of office last Wednesday at the inauguration ceremony of the 104th General Assembly in…
Read MoreWater flowing for Waterloo
Waterloo’s water treatment facility went online right at the end of 2024, and though a few finishing touches are still on the horizon, residents should be able to avoid increasing…
Read MoreLook alive in 2025
As folks scramble to replace their outdated calendars, there’s plenty of news big and small to anticipate going into the new year, from election developments to construction projects throughout the…
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