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Tracing tracks from Waterloo’s past
BY JOEY BIRRITTIER On June 15, hundreds of people gathered near the Monroe County Courthouse for “Waterloo Speaks” to protest racial inequality and police misconduct. The goal behind this protest…
Fair set records in recent years
Editor’s note: This is the third and final entry in our series looking back through the history of the Monroe County Fair, which was canceled this year due to the…
ISP report on jail death under review
Monroe County State’s Attorney Chris Hitzemann is reviewing a final report submitted by Illinois State Police following an investigation into the death of an inmate at the Monroe County Jail…
Former Waterloo resident faces sex charges
A former Waterloo resident faces two felony charges in connection with alleged sex acts involving a minor female 15 years ago. Daniel M. Schott, 50, of Mascoutah, was charged Dec.…
Latchem retiring from Waterloo School District
Despite not working in prominent roles like teacher or administrator, Jack Latchem became a familiar and friendly face in the Waterloo School District over his career there. Now, after 27…
New library director oversees change
It has been a year of change at Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo. In addition to changes in service due to COVID-19, construction of a major remodeling project is currently underway…
Efforts continue for PDR, fort
Those who want to see Prairie du Rocher carry on for another 300 years received some help from U.S. Congressman Mike Bost when he sent a letter to U.S. Department…
Reckless driver speeds through Columbia
Columbia police attempted to stop a white GMC Sierra reported to be driving at a recklessly high rate of speed north on Route 3 entering Columbia about 9 p.m. Sunday.…
Police pursuit begins in Columbia, ends with crash in East St. Louis
Columbia police attempted to stop a black 2000 Honda Accord reported to be swerving in traffic on Route 3 at North Main Street about 9:30 p.m. Friday. The car continued…
Route 156 restrictions east of Waterloo
The Illinois Department of Transportation said that Route 156 east of Waterloo at Prairie Du Long Creek Road will be restricted beginning Monday, Aug. 3, weather permitting. Flaggers will be…