Government
Ex-employee files unlawful termination suit against county assessor
A former employee of the Monroe County Assessor’s Office filed a lawsuit against Monroe County Assessor Carl Wuertz in federal court this week alleging unlawful termination and a violation of…
Read MoreQuestions posed to voters on Nov. 4 ballot
Columbia residents on Nov. 4 will vote on a proposed municipal retailers’ occupation tax and municipal service occupation tax of .25 percent, with funds to be used on municipal expenditures,…
Read MoreElmore, Kovarik in race for county board seat
Monroe County voters will decide one of three seats on the county board, with incumbent Democrat Mike Kovarik going against Republican challenger Bob Elmore. The polls are open Tuesday from…
Read MoreScott, Wuertz running for assessor
When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, they will be asked to choose a Monroe County Supervisor of Assessments in a two-candidate race. Barrie Scott Democrat Barrie…
Read MoreSheriff’s race a three-man battle
In preparation for the election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., this week’s issue previews candidates running for local offices. The race drawing the most attention…
Read MoreCandidates discuss the issues in public forum held at WHS
(To view a video of the entire candidates forum, click here: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/53736285) Candidates running for county board, assessor and sheriff expressed their views on a variety of topics last Wednesday night…
Read MoreApplications roll in to grow medical marijuana
The state announced recently in a preliminary count that it has received more than 350 applications from those interested in growing or selling medical cannabis under the Illinois Compassionate Use…
Read MorePetition process begins for April election
The first day to pick up petition packets to file as candidates for the April 7, 2015, municipal elections was Tuesday. The first date to file petitions is Dec. 15…
Read MoreThis year’s corn harvest among best ever
By ALAN DOOLEY Following on the heels of a great wheat harvest this past spring, positive results are coming in for this year’s corn crop in Monroe County. Some are…
Read MoreNew Waterloo fire station dedication is Sept. 6
A dedication ceremony and open house for the new Waterloo fire station at 510 Illinois Avenue is set for Saturday, Sept. 6. The dedication is set to take place at…
Read MoreChanges to deer hunting season
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Marc Miller announced changes last week to the 2014-15 deer hunting season, including the removal of 20 additional counties from the late-winter season and…
Read MoreOnline voter registration now offered in Illinois
On Tuesday, Illinois became the 20th state to offer online voter registration as a way to get more citizens involved in the process. Illinois residents can now register to vote…
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