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Illinois to end indoor mask mandate
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday afternoon that the statewide indoor mask requirement will be lifted Feb. 28. At a press conference in Chicago, Pritzker cited COVID-19 hospitalization rates “declining…
Driver arrested after brief pursuit in Columbia
A local man was taken into custody after attempting to elude a traffic stop about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Columbia. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputy attempted to pull over…
WPD sergeant promotion, Route 3 signs discussed
Talk of a fourth sergeant rank within the Waterloo Police Department was a surprise topic of Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo City Council. WPD Sgt. Eric Zaber addressed the mayor…
To sign or not to sign in Columbia
Sign, sign everywhere a sign. Two actions were taken regarding business signage during Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council. One vote put a moratorium on any new sign permits…
Millstadt reports vehicle break-ins
The Millstadt Police Department reported that several unlocked vehicles were unlawfully entered early Tuesday morning in the Coachlite Subdivision, Blackburn Manor area and West Mill Street. Preliminary investigation reveals the incidents…
Governor gives budget, State of State addresses
Each year in February, Illinois’ governor must propose to lawmakers a spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The General Assembly will then spend the next several months negotiating which…
Ruling sparks school changes
With Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow having issued a temporary restraining order regarding Illinois COVID procedures in schools, districts across the state are rethinking tpolicies. Grischow issued her ruling…
Future road extensions take shape
The Monroe County Board took action on future roadway plans during its Monday morning meeting. Monroe County Engineer Aaron Metzger presented two intergovernmental agreements for commissioners to sign. The first…
COVID-19 deaths up; cases down
While Monroe County sees the majority of COVID metrics declining – such as active cases, testing and positivity rates – deaths continue to mount. This week alone, Monroe County Health…
To play or not to play?
Schools make winter storm decisions Last week’s snow and freezing rain led some Monroe County students to have essentially a five-day weekend, while others were learning from the comfort of…