Government
Locals react to state pension reform law
Last Tuesday afternoon, the Illinois General Assembly approved an overhaul of the state government worker pension system. The House of Representatives voted 62-53 to approve the measure, and the Senate…
Read MoreState lawmakers approve pension reform plan
On Tuesday afternoon, the Illinois General Assembly approved an overhaul of the state government worker pension system. According to media outlets, the House of Representatives voted 62-53 to approve the…
Read MoreMonday is the deadline to file for public office
Monday, Nov. 25, was the first day to file candidate petitions for next year’s elections. The deadline to file for political office is Monday, Dec. 2. Last Monday, the following…
Read MoreRefinancing to save county $2 million on Oak Hill
Monroe County taxpayers will save more than $2 million in payments on the Oak Hill elder care facility over the next decade, it was learned Tuesday morning. A refinancing plan…
Read MoreColumbia Veterans Day ceremony spans generations
Veterans Day is a time set aside to honor all those who have fought for our country throughout the ages. In Columbia, special effort is being taken to unite all…
Read MoreA Veterans Day to remember in Waterloo
“We must never forget.” That was the theme of Col. George M. Pierce II’s speech during Monday night’s Veterans Day ceremony in the Waterloo High School auditorium. True to this…
Read MoreHistoric vote approves gay marriage in Illinois
Tuesday was a monumental day in Illinois state history as lawmakers voted to approve marriage for same-sex couples. Thousands sat in anticipation by their computers as they waited for the…
Read MoreLevee repairs set to start in county
Work to upgrade existing levee systems along the Mississippi River in the metro east is set to begin next month right here in Monroe County. Monroe County Commissioner Delbert Wittenauer…
Read MoreRepublicans gather for Fall Victory Dinner
The Monroe County Republican Central Committee hosted its annual Fall Victory Dinner at Turner Hall in Columbia on Thursday night, with candidates for various state and local offices and guest…
Read MoreHSS files suit against Hecker over group homes
As anticipated, Human Support Services is taking the village of Hecker to federal court over the recent denial of a special use occupancy permit to allow four developmentally disabled persons…
Read MoreSchimpf running for Attorney General
Saddam Hussein prosecutor and retired U.S. Marine Lieutenant Colonel Paul Schimpf of Waterloo formally announced last week he is running for Illinois Attorney General as a Republican. Barring opposition within…
Read MoreCity getting new electric switching station
The Waterloo City Council last week amended a power sales contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency and Ameren to extend an additional transmission delivery point to Waterloo. A new…
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