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Rock’s almost ready to roll
After three years in the making, the proposed Rock’s Restaurant at the 11 South development in Columbia is one step closer to becoming reality. The Columbia Plan Commission on Monday…
Tuesday night crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 3 and South Main Street in Columbia. No serious injuries were reported, but one…
Monday night crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 8:10 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle rollover crash on Route 3 at Hill Castle Road just south of Columbia. One of the vehicles came to…
Tailgate theft in Columbia
Police are investigating the theft of a tailgate from a truck on the lot of George Weber Chevrolet, 701 Old Route 3 in Columbia. The suspect vehicle was identified as a…
New Year’s arrest after I-255 chase
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and other area police departments responded about 4:40 a.m. Jan. 1 for a report of a driver travelling eastbound in the westbound lanes on I-255…
WHS alum awarded for veterinary research
A Waterloo High School alumnus was recently presented with two awards recognizing his work as a researcher and clinical director at the University of Illinois in the College of Veterinary…
Shoults retires after 46 years
Waterloo Automotive said goodbye to a longtime employee Thursday as Brad Shoults traded in his toolbox for a tackle box after 46 years with the business. Brad said he is…
Farm goals for the new year
By RICH GUEBERT JR. Illinois Farm Bureau As we head into the new year, I am excited for efforts to make 2023 the “Year of the Farmer.” Illinois Farm Families,…
License plate fee lowers for seniors
Eligible older adults and persons with disabilities will see their annual license plate renewal fee reduced by more than half in the new year. Under Public Act 102-0807, which took…
What to expect in 2023
Even with one of the more talked about changes for 2023 being put on hold for now, there is plenty in store for the new year. Shortly after a Kankakee…