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Take your pick in the primary
The March 17 primary will see voters deciding on some key federal and state races in addition to one local contested primary and a few uncontested local races. Governor Gov.…
State of State breakdown
Affordability, housing and conflict with the federal government were among key topics discussed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker during his annual State of the State address last Wednesday in Springfield.…
County funds veterans commission
Two months after the Monroe County Veterans Assistance Commission was officially chartered, it received its first round of official funding last Tuesday. Representatives of county, regional and state level VACs introduced…
Heartfelt thanks for Waterloo school staff
An especially brief meeting of the Waterloo School Board saw only a few action items addressed, the most impactful part of the evening being some kind sentiments expressed by a…
Waterloo handles zoning, solar
Zoning and solar have been topics of late at the city government level in Waterloo. During the Feb. 17 meeting of the city council, Leonard Loerch was honored for his…
Quilts of Valor for local vets
Early this month, a group of veterans were honored in Dupo by some local crafters who have taken to honoring servicemembers with the simple comfort of a quilt. Stars of…
CHS project like ‘duck on water’
With only a handful of action items on the agenda, the Columbia School Board met briefly Thursday evening, with discussion largely centering around the high school renovation as well as…
Hometown Hero banners in Waterloo
The City of Waterloo announced the renewal of its Hometown Hero banner program for the 2026-27 term. Established in 2022, the program honors and recognizes past and present members of the…
PDR school board votes on Schmitt
The North County News reported that following months of negotiations, the Prairie du Rocher School Board finally approved of a separation agreement with former superintendent Dr. Margo Schmitt at its…
SWIC, McKendree partner in agribusiness
Southwestern Illinois College announced a new partnership with McKendree University that will provide students with a seamless pathway to earn a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness beginning this fall. Through…