Government
Elmore mulls state rep candidacy
Monroe County Board Chairman Bob Elmore of Waterloo announced last week he intends to run against 116th District State Representative Jerry Costello II in the next election. Elmore formerly served…
Read MoreState Bank building Columbia branch
State Bank of Waterloo has applied to the FDIC for permission to open a branch in Columbia. The step is a formality, according to bank president and CEO Kevin Day,…
Read MoreTwists and turns drive assistant state’s attorney on new path
Recently appointed Monroe County Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan Martin feels right at home. Although he was born in Cahokia, his family moved to Columbia when he was 3. Much of…
Read MoreMain Street Abbey plan OK’d
The Columbia City Council gave the green light on Monday to Gregg Crawford’s Main Street Abbey Re-Development Plan, making the project officially a go. “He has the ability to start…
Read MoreCounty beefing up courthouse security
A major change to enhance Monroe County Courthouse security is slated to start March 6, when single-door public access to and from the building begins. While it brings some inconvenience…
Read MoreSheriff gives update on MCSD operations
“If we had an unlimited budget, it would be simple,” Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing told the Republic-Times Monday. “But we don’t. Our goal, therefore, is to provide the absolute…
Read MoreDriver services facility moving
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White officially announced Monday that the driver services facility in Waterloo will relocate from its current space at 511 Illinois Avenue to 1335 Jamie Lane…
Read MorePolice release 2016 enforcement totals
Local law enforcement agencies saw a slight decline in some key crime categories last year while experiencing an uptick in others, recently released statistics show. The Waterloo Police Department handled…
Read MoreLocals attend inauguration, women’s march
Whether they witnessed the 45th presidential inauguration or the Women’s March on Washington last week, Monroe County residents who attended agree that they experienced a part of history. “I saw…
Read MoreDriver services facility moving in Waterloo
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White officially announced Monday that the driver services facility in Waterloo will relocate from its current space at 511 Illinois Avenue to 1335 Jamie Lane…
Read MoreMRTD back on the road
Representatives of the Monroe Randolph Transit District updated the Monroe County Board Tuesday on the status of operations following a shutdown late last year due to lack of funds. The…
Read MoreLights to keep downtown Waterloo glowing
Positive feedback on the strands of Christmas lights over the streets around the courthouse has prompted the Waterloo City Council to illuminate downtown year-round. The council on Monday night approved…
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