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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…
No reprieve from virus
Monroe County has recorded 41 new coronavirus cases in the past nine days, bringing the county’s overall total to 232 cases and 13 deaths since the pandemic began. “We’re actually…
Waterloo schools to start with remote learning
After over three hours of discussion, the Waterloo School Board unanimously voted at a special meeting Friday to begin the upcoming school year with almost entirely remote learning. “All students…
Train spills fuel near Fults
The Maeystown Fire Department responded about 7 a.m. Friday to the railroad crossing near Kidd Lake Road south of Fults after a locomotive sustained a fuel line rupture that resulted…
Friday morning injury crash in Waterloo
Waterloo police and fire and Monroe County EMS responded about 4:25 a.m. Friday to a single-vehicle crash on Ridge Road at Hamacher Street. Police said a Cadillac sedan driven by…
Thursday crash in Waterloo
Waterloo police responded shortly after 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon for a report of a car in the grass near Route 3 and Park Street. Police said a white SUV traveling…