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Korando, Liefer vying for state’s attorney
Here is a preview of the race for Monroe County state’s attorney between Democrat Celeste Korando and Republican Lucas Liefer ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Celeste Korando Democrat candidate…
Judicial candidates rated ahead of election
Candidates for Illinois judicial offices up for election on Nov. 3 – including those serving Monroe County – have been rated by a poll of lawyers conducted by the Illinois…
Presidential race headlines ballot
In addition to local political races, voters in Monroe County will have three national or statewide contests in which to decide their preference, with the most consequential being the presidential…
Former Gibault teacher giving back to school
Mike Schaefer has not worked at Gibault Catholic High School in months, and he only worked there for just under two years, but his time at the school made quite…
Strong early voting in Monroe County
Monroe County is experiencing heavy early voter turnout ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean said a total of 3,138 residents have voted early in-person, including…
Mitigations return to region Wednesday
As coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths surge in many parts of the country, the metro east, including Monroe County, will again see Illinois impose measures to slow the spread of…
Monday morning crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash about 10 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Market Street at Front Street in Waterloo. A gray Dodge Caravan collided with a white…
Structure fire in Waterloo
Waterloo fire, EMS and police responded to the 600 block of Morrison Avenue shortly before noon Saturday for a report of a structure fire. A responding police officer quickly extinguished…
Hiker injured on Valmeyer trail
Emergency personnel responded about 8:45 a.m. Saturday to an injured hiker on the Salt Lick Trail in Valmeyer. A female hiker fell and was believed to have broken her kneecap,…
Early Saturday morning crash in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department, Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County EMS responded about 12:30 a.m. Saturday to a single vehicle crash with injury and possible entrapment on Gall Road at…