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Corn decision a win for Illinois farmers
The United States’ victory in its dispute over Mexico’s decree to ban genetically modified corn imports is good news for Illinois corn growers. United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced…
Miller is the new head Hawk
Though his first week of school was actually spent at home thanks to a snowy start to the semester, Gibault Catholic High School recently welcomed a new principal with substantial…
Waterloo bids farewell to Kennedy
The City of Waterloo honored longtime collector and budget officer Shawn Kennedy during the Jan. 6 city council meeting upon her retirement after 25 years of employment. Waterloo Mayor Stan…
Nominees sought for Chamber honor
Do you know a Waterloo resident who goes above and beyond to make a difference in our community? It’s time to shine a spotlight on their incredible efforts. The Waterloo…
Earthquake in Monroe County
According to the United States Geological Survey, an earthquake registering 2.3 on the Richter Scale occurred just east of Harrisonville near the intersection of B and Harris roads on Jan.…
Responsible use of fire
By KEVIN ROHLING U of I Extension Why do we use prescribed fire in natural areas? The main reason is that overall biodiversity is typically greater in natural areas maintained…
Friess, Bryant begin new terms
State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) and State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) took their respective oaths of office last Wednesday at the inauguration ceremony of the 104th General Assembly in…
IRS Direct File opens Jan. 27
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue announced that Illinois will participate in the IRS Direct File service, which begins Jan. 27. Nearly two million eligible Illinois taxpayers…
USDA funding options offered
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced a funding opportunity for Environmental Quality Incentives Program Landscape Conservation Initiatives and Urban Ag using “Act Now” authority. Through Act…
High level of respiratory illnesses
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced last week that in line with the national trend, the state’s overall respiratory illness level has ticked up from moderate to high, driven…