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Governor signs bill to pay cities
The Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 2039 Monday morning, and municipalities around the state breathed a collective sigh of relief. The Illinois House of Representatives passed the bill 107-1-1…
Christmas Tree Walk set to impress at The Beacon
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, even if snow isn’t in the immediate forecast. Although winter weather hasn’t arrived, the holiday season can be seen and felt at…
County approves new fiscal year budget
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners launched its new fiscal year in a lengthy session on Monday, approving a budget by a 2-1 vote. The county’s fiscal year runs from…
Lady Tigers hungry for success on the court
The Dupo Lady Tigers are rich in talent and determination on both sides of the ball, and that has showed so far in the team’s 6-3 start to the 2015-16…
Gibault bowling looks to veterans
High school bowlers in the area are no longer on pins and needles waiting for the season to start. Although, they will be looking to knock down plenty of bowling…
Ice Eagles return strong nucleus for 2015-16
The Columbia Ice Eagles hockey team had a successful season last year, finishing with a record of 10-6-3 and advancing to the second round of the playoffs. The Ice Eagles…
Police Blotter | 12/2/2015
(Editor’s note: All 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…
Monday crash in Waterloo
Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS responded about 5 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash with injury on Route 3 at North Market Street. Police said a Chevrolet Cavalier driven…
Monday crash in Columbia
Columbia police, fire and ambulance personnel responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Route 3 at the intersection with South Main Street/Gall Road shortly after 1 p.m. Monday. Police said a…
Red Bud man arrested for Waterloo burglary
A 40-year-old Red Bud man faces burglary charges stemming from an incident that occurred in Waterloo on Thanksgiving morning. Jimmy D. Jones, 40, of Red Bud, was arrested and charged…