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Vaccination clinic successful; Monroe County at 70 COVID deaths
Monroe County hosted its first vaccination clinic for individuals in the 1b group Monday at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo. “The clinic went great,” Monroe County Health Department Administrator…
Fatal crash in Lenzburg
Two men died in a crash involving an SUV and tractor-trailer Sunday afternoon in Lenzburg. Illinois State Police said the crash occurred shortly after 4:10 p.m. on Route 13 southbound…
Sex assault, home invasion near Burksville
Three people have been charged following a sexual assault and home invasion near Burksville last Sunday. Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 5200 block…
Local cannabis ring involved Postal Service
In a case worked by the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois, a Modoc woman and two Waterloo men have been charged so far in a cannabis dealing ring that…
Vehicle break-ins reported in Millstadt
The Millstadt Police Department is investigating several vehicle break-ins that occurred early Thursday morning at the west end of town. “At approximately 2 a.m., Millstadt police were dispatched to a…
Illinois passes police reform bill
The Illinois General Assembly narrowly passed a sweeping criminal justice omnibus bill Wednesday in the hours before the 102nd General Assembly members were sworn in. The legislation had several controversial elements…
Crash involving school bus on Bluff Road
Emergency personnel responded about 1 p.m. Jan. 13 to a crash involving a school bus on Bluff Road at Hanover Road. Police said a school bus driven by Christopher Hunt,…
Bise ends long career of service
nsider the face of Shelby’s Auto Repair, and Liefer Garage before it, has retired. Candy Bise’s last day as the service advisor at the Waterloo shop was Friday, capping off…
Business relief beyond PPP
The Paycheck Protection Program is the largest and has received the most news coverage, but it is far from the only government program that has helped businesses survive 2020. In…
Bost describes Capitol chaos
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Republican from Murphysboro who represents Monroe County as part of Illinois’ 12th congressional district, was among the 147 GOP lawmakers who objected to the electoral…