City/County
Clearing up home rule in Columbia?
The City of Columbia and a group of realtors are headed for a showdown about the home rule referendum on the April 4 ballot.
A...
City/County
Race is on for Waterloo mayor
Voters will decide a myriad of races across Monroe County in the April 4 election, with a key race being that for Waterloo mayor.
Voting...
City/County
Contested race for Waterloo Park Board
The Waterloo Park District Board has two seats up for election on the April 4 ballot with four candidates vying for them.
One commissioner position...
Government
Many choices for Waterloo School Board
The Waterloo School Board has four seats up for election on April 4.
Current board member Gary Most is not seeking re-election.
While voters can select...
City/County
Crowded race for Waterloo City Council
Each of the four seats on the Waterloo City Council with terms expiring this spring have contested races on April 4.
In Ward 1, Amy...
City/County
Columbia council seats contested
Though five seats among Columbia’s four aldermanic wards are on the April 4 ballot, only two are contested.
Incumbent Alderman Jay Riddle is challenged for...
Breaking News
Wednesday barn fire in Columbia
The Columbia Volunteer Fire Department responded shortly before 10:20 a.m. Wednesday to a barn fire at 1228 Hoffman Estates Drive off Rueck Road.
Initial...
News
Prep work underway for JB Bridge closure
Drivers who cross between Illinois and Missouri using the Jefferson Barracks Bridge on Interstate 255 over the Mississippi River should prepare for various traffic...
Breaking News
Suspects stopped following Rural King theft in Waterloo
Two suspects are in custody following a retail theft reported Monday afternoon at Rural King, 740 N. Market Street, Waterloo.
Shortly after 3:45 p.m.,...
Breaking News
Fire destroys large home near Maeystown
Five departments battled a fully involved house fire at 4103 LL Road east of Maeystown on Monday afternoon.
At about 3:15 p.m., a passerby...
Breaking News
Saturday night injury crash near Dupo
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 11:10 p.m. Saturday to a hit-and-run crash on Route 3 southbound at Stolle Road just north of I-255 between...
Breaking News
Death investigation in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department, Monroe County Coroner's Office and an Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services unit are investigating the death of a man...
