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Who will represent us in Springfield?
The candidates vying for a seat in the race for 116th District State Representative are David Friess (R-Red Bud) and incumbent Nathan Reitz (D-Steeleville), who took over in 2019 for…
Green, Langhorst in county board race
Two candidates for Monroe County Commissioner – Republican George Green and Democrat Duane Langhorst – are running for the seat currently held by board chairman Bob Elmore, a Republican who…
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…