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Possible local ties to Ladue break-ins
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department was alerted Friday morning by law enforcement in Missouri to look for a vehicle with ties to this area wanted in connection with overnight break-ins…
Happy Hour coming soon to Waterloo
With exposed brick and ceiling beams as well as construction equipment scattered around, Happy Hour is still a work in progress, but it’s coming together. The soon-to-be sports bar owned…
Long-term planning on short-term rentals
Lodging options have increased significantly over the past decade. Online rental sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo have created a market which allows primary residences and other properties to become…
Illinois to issue tax rebates
Under the Illinois Family Relief Plan passed by the Illinois House and Senate, one-time individual income and property tax rebates will be issued to taxpayers who meet certain requirements. Illinois…
Clifftop gets IDNR grants
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources recently announced recipients of Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants for land trusts in Illinois to support stewardship on land protected by the Illinois Nature…
Mystery surrounds Gibault principal exit
The fallout of Gibault Catholic High School Principal Stephen Kidd’s departure remains murky following a school board meeting Monday night, where members of the Gibault community were given a forum…
More known on woman’s death
A white wooden cross displayed just north of Mobil On The Run along Route 3 in Waterloo serves as a daily reminder of a young life taken too soon. Now…
School enrollment growth
Schools in Monroe County have seen a slight fluctuation in student enrollment numbers with the start of the new school year. The influx of students is accompanied bby a number…
Restaurants pass the health test
Restaurants throughout Monroe County have received generally positive health code assessments, according to local health officials. While Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner and Director of Environmental Health Brian…
‘Sugar Spring 2.0’ opens after fire
After a year of rebuilding efforts following a devastating fire, Sugar Spring Ranch has reopened as a hosting site for weddings, receptions and other special events. Greg Meyer – who…