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Forum brings candidates out to shine
The 2016 Meet the Candidates Election Forum is in the books, and the approximately 150 Monroe Countians who attended the event at Waterloo High School or watched the live feed…
Read MoreElection Forum Live Feed
To watch a live feed of provided by Harrisonville Telephone Company of tonight’s Meet the Candidates Election Forum hosted at Waterloo High School by the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, go to…
Read MoreCandidate forum is Thursday night
The public is invited to attend a “Meet the Candidates” election forum set for this Thursday, Oct. 6, in the Waterloo High School auditorium. The forum, which starts at 7…
Read MoreCounty voter info part of statewide cyber attack
The records of more than 3,000 registered voters in Monroe County may have been viewed during a summer cyber attack on the state election database in Springfield. About 200,000 voter…
Read MorePrairie du Rocher levee issue heading in right direction
Federal, regional and local officials gathered Wednesday in Prairie du Rocher to discuss issues related to the levee protecting the village and the process underway to have it accredited. Officials…
Read MoreTrantham to retire as WPD chief
Waterloo Police Chief Jim Trantham announced his retirement at the end of Monday’s Waterloo City Council meeting. Calling it “bittersweet,” Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith read Tranthan’s official resignation letter to…
Read MoreSpring election process starting
Illinoisans anticipate a lot of excitement for the upcoming November elections with county, state and national candidates running for office. But just over the horizon are the municipal elections, which…
Read MorePrairie du Rocher racing against time with levee process
Prairie du Rocher and the 16.4-mile levee that protects it from Mississippi River flooding are under pressure again. This time, it’s not the water level. Rather, it is the timeline…
Read MoreNew trail caters to pedestrian safety along Route 3
The Illinois Department of Transportation is paving the way to safety for bicyclists and pedestrians with a 10-foot-wide shared use trail along Route 3 in Waterloo. The path will start…
Read MoreTax 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…
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