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Local soccer standouts earn state honors
Although the state championship soccer streak for Monroe County ended this season at three years, the area was still well-represented on the postseason awards list compiled by the Illinois High…
Police Blotter | 11/9/2016
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Columbia settles Edwards lawsuit
The city of Columbia and the ex-wife of Columbia’s former police chief came to a settlement out of court earlier this month in the federal lawsuit filed this summer against…
Tuesday morning crash on Route 156
Emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash on Route 156 at Williamsburg Lane in Waterloo about 7:20 a.m. Tuesday. There did not appear to be any injuries in the crash,…
Waterloo woman’s death under investigation
The Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of a 30-year-old woman that occurred late Thursday afternoon. The victim was identified by deputy coroner Bob…
Vehicle crash near Hecker
Emergency personnel responded about 11:30 a.m. Monday to a single-vehicle crash on Route 159 at Route 156 near Nu Deal Oil Co., just north of Hecker in St. Clair County.…
Fire in garage of home on Gall Road
The Columbia Volunteer Fire Department responded about 11:30 a.m. Sunday to a fire reported in an attached garage of a residence at 160 Gall Road. Columbia police and Monroe County…