Government
Bison statue project completed with community support
Some two dozen hardy citizens bravely thumbed their noses at soaring heat and oppressive humidity to gather at the bison statue on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn Saturday morning. They…
Read MoreAssessments released
The 2017 Monroe County property assessments are out, starting the process for tax bills. A partial assessment list appears in this week’s issue of the Republic-Times. Due to an error…
Read MoreSchimpf reviews spring legislative session
State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) accomplished five of his eight legislative priorities for the spring legislative session. The other three items, including a proposal regarding the Southwest Illinois Connector, failed.…
Read MoreAssessment concerns expressed
Monroe County Board Chairman Bob Elmore expressed concerns about the delay in this year’s property assessment process. Elmore voiced his concerns publicly during a county zoning board meeting Thursday night,…
Read MoreMaking the most of a second chance
Monroe County Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan Martin recently received a pardon from Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner for felony crimes committed when he was a teenager. Martin learned he was one…
Read MoreCounty board hears school safety update
Monroe Randolph Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis presented an update on school safety to the Monroe County Board of Commissioners at their regular Monday meeting. Among initiatives Davis identified…
Read MoreWaterloo set to host patriotic extravaganza
Many hands went into the making of a one-time patriotic event coming this Sunday to the courthouse grounds in Waterloo to honor those who served this country and observe the…
Read MoreIllinois passes budget ahead of spring deadline
For the first time since 2015, the Illinois General Assembly capitalized on bipartisan negotiations to pass what lawmakers referred to as a balanced budget before the end of the spring…
Read MoreHonoring those who paid the highest price
Those who have fallen while serving in the name of freedom were honored Monday at well-attended Memorial Day services throughout the county. Remarks by guest speakers and American Legion and…
Read MoreNew location, new opportunities for HNS
From handicap parking spaces to office cubicles, House of Neighborly Service volunteers are enjoying the perks of their new space at 1331 Jamie Lane in Waterloo. “We’ve got our handicap…
Read MoreKelly weighs in on issues facing country
After handily defeating his primary opponent in March, Democrat Brendan Kelly is gearing up for a heated 12th Congressional District race against incumbent Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro). Kelly sat down with…
Read MoreDemocrats have candidate for county clerk
Jason Jones of Waterloo, a Democrat, will run against Republican candidate Jonathan McLean in November for the Monroe County clerk seat being vacated by Dennis Knobloch. Jones told the Republic-Times…
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