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Hitzemann running for judge
Monroe County State’s Attorney Chris Hitzemann, a Republican, officially announced Thursday evening that he is running in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court as resident judge for Monroe County in the…
Crash north of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 southbound at GG Road about 3 p.m. Thursday. The extent of possible injuries was not immediately known, but traffic was…
Columbia courting cannabis?
The future of a possible cannabis dispensary in Columbia took a step forward during a city council committee meeting last Tuesday night. Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey sought…
Korando running for state’s attorney
There will be at least one contested county race in 2020, as Democrat Celeste A. Korando announced she is running for Monroe County State’s Attorney. As things currently stand, Korando…
County briefed on new budget
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board began with a request by outgoing Monroe County Assessment Board of Review member Daniel Schumer asking why he was not reappointed to another…
No cannabis biz for Hecker, Randolph County
Hecker will not have any cannabis businesses, at least for the time being. The Hecker Village Board voted last Tuesday night at its regular meeting to prohibit all types of…
Veto session wrap-up
Illinois lawmakers finished their legislative responsibilities for the year on Thursday as the General Assembly concluded this year’s veto session. With a Democratic majority in the House, Senate and governor’s…
Felony charge after man drives away from traffic stop
A Columbia man was charged with a felony after he drove away from a traffic stop Sunday evening in Columbia. At about 8:15 p.m., a Columbia police officer attempted to…
Child meth report under investigation
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded about 10 a.m. Sunday to the 5200 block of Kaskaskia Road after a man reported that a 2-year-old may have had access to a…
Chimney fire in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 4 p.m. Saturday to a chimney fire reported at a two-story house on the hill in the 800 block of Eckert Lane. Firefighters used…