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Movement on the trail in Columbia
Columbia has taken steps to finally give pedestrians in the city some more leg room. The Columbia City Council approved contracts Monday to begin work on a path to extend…
Splash pad talks resurface
The splash pad project was once again a prominent topic of discussion at the Waterloo Park Board’s May meeting, though the board also went through its reorganization following the April…
County eyes new comprehensive plan
As part of beginning a revision to the county’s comprehensive plan, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved a revised version of its zoning code on Monday. Commissioners thanked Monroe…
Columbia School Board begins anew
The Columbia School Board met Thursday to reorganize following the April 4 election, saying goodbye to two longtime members and welcoming those stepping into their shoes. Though retiring board member…
Cheap Trick, Travis Tritt headline 10th Songs4Soldiers
Musicians for the 10th annual Songs4Soldiers benefit concert taking place Sept. 15-16 in Columbia were announced Thursday morning. Headliners for the 2023 version of this popular annual concert that raises…
Red Bud senior care facility plans closure
Red Bud Regional Care announced this week that a decision was made to submit a plan to the State of Illinois that would cease operations of its long-term care and…
ATM thieves part of national crime ring
Three men from Texas were charged last week for the theft of funds from an ATM last month in Waterloo. The men are believed to be connected to a national…
Sunday night crash on I-255 near Dupo
Dupo police, fire department and EMS personnel responded late Sunday night to assist Illinois State Police with a vehicle crash on I-255 southbound at milepost 8.4 near the St. Clair…
Friday night rollover on Triple Lakes Road
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 8 p.m. Friday to a rollover crash in the 8800 block of Triple Lakes Road in rural St. Clair County. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s…
Friday night crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded 8:15 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash in the 600 block of North Market Street near Oh Sugar! Ice & Cream. Responding agencies included the Waterloo Police…