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Locals enjoy Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair ran from Aug. 8-18 in Springfield, and Monroe County residents once again made this area proud as they received a number of awards and other recognitions…
Funds raised to save hill prairie
Thanks to a successful fundraising campaign, a rare hill prairie in rural Monroe County will be saved. Since 1989, HeartLands Conservancy has been a catalyst for transformative change and resilience…
USDA forecasts record yields
Record high corn and soybean yield estimates headlined the USDA’s August crop production report. The agency forecasted a national average corn yield of 183.1 bushels per acre, up 5.8 from…
Vehicle hauler fire near Red Bud
The Waterloo and Red Bud fire departments responded shortly after 2:30 p.m. Friday to a fully engulfed vehicle hauler in the 4800 block of Route 3 near LL Road in…
I-255 shoulder work near Dupo
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced an intermittent shoulder closure will be encountered on northbound and southbound I-255 south of Exit 9 near Dupo beginning Monday, Aug. 26, at 7…
Thursday morning crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 9 a.m. Thursday to a three-vehicle crash on North Market Street at Bradford Lane near Burger King in Waterloo. The vehicles involved were a silver SUV,…
Die bindungen die verbinden
Students from Waterloo and its German sister city of Porta Westfalica once again participated in an exchange, strengthening ties between the communities, sparking new friendships and enjoying an experience that’s…
Support shown for Oak Hill
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board began with several residents speaking out in favor of maintaining control of county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center Oak Hill. The unusually lengthy…
Mathes leaves Waterloo park board
On top of addressing a major issue with the Waterloo Community Splash Pad along with several other items, the Waterloo Park District Board also accepted the resignation of board member…
Turner seeks new trial
Following a jury trial last month which found a Waterloo man guilty of three counts of sexual assault by force, the attorney for defendant Travis W. Turner has requested a…