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Truck strikes tree near Fults
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS responded shortly after 12:45 a.m. Saturday to a pickup truck crash in the 4400 block of LL Road near Maus Road.…
More I-255 lane restrictions
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced additional lane restrictions will restrict traffic on I-255 through March 2, weather permitting. The construction, to repair a bridge deck, will affect the southbound…
County owed $770,000 in fees, fines
The Monroe County Board approved increases in fees to help fund increased courthouse security during its regular meeting on Tuesday. The changes resulted from a study conducted last year by…
Work to be done on governor’s budget proposal
Republican Governor Bruce Rauner proposed a state budget last Wednesday, calling for pension reform he says would result in a $1…
Local reaction to Florida high school shooting
For the thousands of people in the southern Florida community affected by a tragic high school shooting, Valentine’s Day will forever mark the worst day of their lives. Former Marjory…
Police Blotter | 2/14/2018
(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…
I-255 lane reductions near Cahokia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced lane restrictions on northbound I-255 from Feb. 20-26, in St. Clair County near Cahokia, at mile post 12 over Prairie du Long Creek. Work…
Kings of the Ice: Columbia wins MVCHA title
The Columbia Ice Eagles edged defending champion O’Fallon on Monday night, 7-5, to sweep the best-of-three Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association Varsity 2A finals and win the league crown. Columbia…
Monday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 1:10 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at South Main Street in Columbia. A traffic signal was reportedly damaged in the crash. There…
Sunday house fire west of Waterloo
The Waterloo and Valmeyer fire departments responded shortly after 4:20 p.m. Sunday to a structure fire at 3582 State Route 156 between Trout Camp Road and Old Orchard Lane…