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Power pole struck in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly after 8:40 a.m. Friday to a power pole struck by a vehicle on North Rapp Avenue. The fire department was on scene for only…
I-255 project to be completed by Nov. 1
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced during a visit to the region Thursday that the Interstate 255 rehabilitation project will be completed by Nov. 1, almost…
Candidates speak at forum
Election Day is Nov. 3, and candidates for races Monroe County residents can participate in took part in a candidates forum Wednesday night in Waterloo to help voters decide who…
Possible residential burglary in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating a possible residential burglary in the 100 block of Carl Street. Officers were called to the residence about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Following the campaign money
As Nov. 3 draws nearer, a look at the campaign finances of the contestants in the main Monroe County races offers insights into who supports each candidate and how much…
Bluff Road bike lane considered
Monroe County hosted hearings this week to gather public feedback on a proposed project that would construct a bike lane along Bluff Road from Columbia to Valmeyer. This idea has…
Tailgate Fest rocked like no other
In a year when people have been cooped up more than normal, Monroe County Tailgate Fest proved a welcome diversion last Saturday night. “It was probably one of the most…
County talks Oak Hill, voting
Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner criticized the way the state is tracking COVID-19 statistics during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. He said this opinion is shared…
Columbia talks gambling, chickens
The Columbia City Council’s main item of business Monday night was clarifying guidelines relating to video gambling in the city. Monday’s meeting began with a public comment from C.J. Schlemmer,…
Waterloo amends code on mobile vendors
The Waterloo City Council amended its ordinances regarding mobile food vendors and made a handful of other decisions Monday night. The city code now states that it “shall be unlawful…