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Southwest Illinois Connector sees some progress
After being talked about for decades, the massive Southwest Illinois Connector project is getting closer to starting construction, as it recently secured new funding and the Illinois Department of Transportation…
So far, so good with this year’s corn
It’s almost impossible to miss it even at highway speed as one drives through Monroe County, but the second crop of the summer’s big three is maturing. The gold…
Shed fire south of Waterloo
The Red Bud Fire Department responded shortly after 3:10 p.m Tuesday to a shed fire in the 6600 block of Shields Lane off Route 3 south of Waterloo. Heat from…
Good Samaritan dies at crash site
Many were stunned at the news of Roger Muertz’ sudden passing, but none were surprised that he was trying to help someone. Muertz, 57, of Modoc, died late Sunday night…
It’s county fair time
With last year’s event canceled due to COVID-19, Monroe County Fair Association President Don Schrader is proud to proclaim this year’s fair will be business as usual. “Naturally last year…
Schools make COVID plans
Last week, the Illinois State Board of Education announced a highly anticipated statement regarding mask usage in schools. Many found the original statement confusing, but after some clarification, it appears…
Columbia mulls new TIF district
As one tax increment financing district ends in Columbia, another one may be beginning. At last Tuesday’s Columbia City Council meeting, Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey requested the…
Woman bitten by her own dog due to fireworks
Columbia police and EMS personnel responded shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday to the report of a woman who was bitten by her own dog while the animal was alarmed due…
Guilty plea in Trooper Hopkins death
An East St. Louis man entered a guilty plea Friday in federal court for the 2019 shooting death of Illinois State Police Trooper Nick Hopkins of Waterloo. Christopher Grant, 47,…
Stolen vehicle report south of Waterloo
Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle south of Waterloo that was found abandoned nearby a short time later. At about 12:30 a.m., a black Ford Fusion was reported…