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COVID causing changes
As the Delta variant sweeps across the U.S., COVID-19 protocols continue to be an ever-evolving situation. Monroe County has seen 32 new coronavirus cases since Sunday and two new hospitalizations…
Tax bills coming soon
Monroe County Treasurer and Collector Kevin Koenigstein just released the 2020 property tax rates for bills payable this year, along with payment deadlines. Those with taxable parcels in Monroe County…
Land of Governors: Monroe County’s ties to top state post
In July, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced his intention to seek a second term as governor. Former Illinois State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) announced earlier this year he will seek…
Bus drivers share rewarding experiences
Operating an almost 40-foot long vehicle is not part of many people’s day-to-day routines, but for drivers with Illinois Central School Bus in Waterloo, they would not have it any…
Getting smart on COVID
(Note: This article is part of an ongoing series examining common misconceptions about COVID-19.) With the Delta variant ensuring COVID-19 maintains its place at the top of Americans’ concerns, it…
Arrests made in drug raid
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, with help from other law enforcement personnel, executed a warrant south of Waterloo and took multiple people into custody on drug charges Friday morning. Monroe…
Theft from work truck in Millstadt
The Millstadt Police Department is investigating a burglary to vehicle report in the 200 block of West Oak Street. The incident occurred sometime between 1 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m.…
Theft of robotic mower in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is investigating the theft of a Worx Landroid robotic lawn mower from the 600 block of Eckert Lane on Monday. Anyone with information regarding this case…
Fire call at Oak Hill
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a sparking air conditioner unit on the outside of the Oak Hill senior living community, 623…
Another unlocked car stolen in Columbia
Continuing a trend in recent months, Columbia police are investigating the theft of an unlocked car early Sunday morning and the unlawful entry of three other vehicles. The car, a…