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Catalytic converter thefts at Columbia dealership
The theft of catalytic converters from two vehicles on the lot of George Weber Chevrolet auto dealership on Old Route 3 in Columbia is under investigation. Police said that at…
Two-vehicle crash Friday in Columbia
Columbia EMS, police and fire departments responded shortly before 2:30 p.m. for a two-vehicle crash with lane blockage and injuries at the intersection of the northbound lane of Route 3…
Thursday afternoon crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 2:20 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at North Main Street in Columbia. A 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe driven by Garret Pulcher,…
Wednesday field fire near Annbriar
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a field fire in the 1200 block of Gall Road in rural Waterloo near the entrance…
2022 Year in Review
January The Village of Prairie du Rocher began a year-long tricentennial celebration during its New Year’s Gala. The village held a series of events to commemorate the 1722 founding of…
Judge rules portions of SAFE-T Act are unconstitutional
A Kankakee County judge ruled late Wednesday night that aspects of the SAFE-T Act that was set to go into effect Jan. 1 are unconstitutional. The ruling by Judge Thomas…
FEMA flood map open house in Columbia
Local, state and federal officials are working to reduce the impacts of severe weather and natural disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will hold an in-person open house from 5:30-7:30…
Tuesday evening crash in downtown Columbia
Police responded about 8:25 p.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash on South Main Street at Cherry Street in downtown Columbia. No injuries were reported in the crash.
Tuesday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries and entrapment on Route 3 at North Main Street in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia…
Frozen pipes keep firefighters busy
The Columbia Volunteer Fire Department was busy responding to several calls Friday through Sunday, many of which dealt with damage caused by sprinkler systems due to frozen pipes as a…