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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…
Two local swimmers make state
Two local swimmers qualified for state by virtue of successful performances Saturday at the IHSA Springfield Sectional. Columbia High School sophomore Carter Nelson placed first in both the 100 and…