News
SUV sought after attempted theft
Law enforcement agencies were on the lookout late Thursday morning for a blue Ford SUV with Missouri plates in connection with an attempted theft...
Business
Zoning board denies cell tower request
Parallel Towers III and AT&T were denied an appeal for a building permit for a new cellular communications tower at Monday’s Monroe County Zoning...
Breaking News
Fatal crash south of Paderborn
An Illinois State Police accident reconstruction team continues to investigate a fatal multi-vehicle crash south of Paderborn.
The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department said that...
Breaking News
Crash on I-255 in Columbia
Columbia police, fire department and EMS assisted Illinois State Police in responding to a two-vehicle crash shortly after 10:20 a.m. Wednesday on I-255 northbound...
Government
Waterloo Heritage Wall coming soon
During last Tuesday’s meeting of the Waterloo City Council, aldermen approved the creation of a Waterloo Heritage Wall on the north side of Frederico’s...
News
Body armor for WPD K9
Waterloo Police Department K9 Tobi will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in...
Government
Tax rebate payments begin
Income and property tax rebates were being sent to an estimated six million qualified Illinois taxpayers beginning Sept. 12.
The rebates are the result of...
Community
Omicron boosters available
The Monroe County Health Department said Bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine doses for the Omicron variant are now available by appointment.
Appointments can be made Monday...
Breaking News
Waterloo crash injures 5
The Waterloo police and fire departments and Monroe County EMS responded early Sunday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash with multiple injuries on Route 3...
Government
Courthouse confusion for county
The implementation of Illinois’ Pretrial Fairness Act in 2023 and the beginning of the 24th Judicial Circuit this December has created an air of...
Government
To forgive or forget college debt relief?
The recent announcement from the Biden Administration concerning a proposed Student Debt Relief Plan has sparked significant controversy.
While some emphasize personal responsibility when it...
Community
Firebird drives on, with love
A trail of classic cars snaked through Waterloo Saturday afternoon as a group of Firebird enthusiasts went to reveal a restored car to a...
