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Schwartz, Ward run to all-state finishes

Waterloo High School senior Jenna Schwartz fell just shy of repeating as champion of the IHSA Class 2A state cross country meet Saturday in Peoria, placing fifth in her final…

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Hawks place fourth at state soccer tourney

The Gibault Catholic High School soccer team concluded its season with yet another heartbreaking loss in penalty kicks Saturday in the IHSA Class 2A state third place game at Hoffman…

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Ice Eagles, Raging Bulldogs set to begin season

The Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association begins its 2018-19 campaign next week with both local teams in action. The defending champion Columbia Ice Eagles open their season 7:30 p.m. Tuesday…

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Hawks fall in penalty kick heartbreaker at state

Gibault lost in heartbreaking fashion to Crystal Lake South in the IHSA Class 2A state soccer semifinal at Hoffman Estates on Friday, falling in penalty kicks. The game was tied…

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Friday crash in Waterloo

Emergency personnel responded about 11 a.m. Friday to a three-vehicle crash with injuries and road blockage reported on  Fourth Street at South Market Street in Waterloo. The vehicles involved were…

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Fire at Ameren substation in Columbia

The Columbia Fire Department responded about 8:30 p.m. Thursday to a fire at the Ameren substation on North Briegel Street, which resulted in a power outage for some portions of…

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ISBA rates judicial candidates

The Illinois State Bar Association has rated the candidates  for judicial seats ahead of the Nov. 6 election. The ratings come from an advisory poll and committee evaluation.  The advisory…

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IDNR weighs in on wind farm project

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources earlier this month released a report on the impact a proposed wind farm in rural Monroe County would have on natural resources.  The report…

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Costello, Friess running for state representative

Illinois State Representative, 116th District Incumbent Jerry Costello II of Smithton, a Democrat, is being challenged on Nov. 6 by David Friess of Red Bud, a Republican. Jerry Costello II…

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Three-man race for U.S. Representative

U.S. Representative of the 12th District Incumbent Mike Bost is facing opposition from Brendan Kelly and Randall Auxier in the race for U.S. Representative. Bost and Kelly are in a…

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