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Bigger plans for Schimpf?
State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) confirmed on his official campaign social media pages Monday night that he is considering a run for Illinois governor. That news has been rumored in…
Liefer ‘hit the ground running’
After about a month on the job, Lucas Liefer’s prediction that his experience as assistant state’s attorney would help him in his new role has proven true. “The transition was…
Vaccine prep for long-term facilities
As the vaccination of health care workers for COVID-19 continues, residents and employees of long-term care facilities in Monroe County will soon have the chance to get the shot. Nationwide,…
Columbia receives clean audit
The first meeting of the Columbia City Council in 2021 consisted of a review of city finances and accounting from the previous year. Jim Schmersahl of Schmersahl Treloar & Co.…
Census success, bottoms buyout topics for Monroe County Board
The Monroe County Board learned that its residents were tops in Illinois for self-responding to the 2020 U.S. Census during Monday’s regular meeting at the courthouse. The count was completed…
Family Video closing all stores
Family Video is closing its 100 Plaza Drive location in Waterloo. Family Video announced the closing of all remaining locations Jan. 6. All stores have begun their liquidation sales –…
Vehicle theft, break-ins in Columbia
Police are investigating a stolen vehicle and thefts from several unlocked vehicles late Monday night into early Tuesday morning in Columbia. A black 2016 Chevrolet Equinox was stolen from the…
Stolen vehicle stop attempt on I-255
A Columbia police officer attempted to stop a vehicle Sunday afternoon that was reported stolen elsewhere just a few days before. Police said a white 2012 KIA Sportage with plates…
Saturday night theft from Columbia Schnucks
Police are investigating a theft from the Schnucks grocery store in Columbia on Saturday evening. The incident occurred about 6:35 p.m. at the store, located at 1000 Columbia Center. The…
More deaths as Monroe County receives vaccine
From Monroe County up to the national level, much of the data related to the coronavirus pandemic is pointing in the right direction even as more cases, deaths and hospitalizations…