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I-255 pavement patching in Columbia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching on northbound I-255 from the Route 3 on-ramp in Columbia to Davis Street Ferry Road will begin this Thursday evening, May…
R-T boss to take it easy
Republic-Times General Manager and Publisher Kermit Constantine is celebrating his 70th birthday by giving himself the gift of retirement. Constantine joined the Republic-Times in 2005 as an advertising representative before…
Gregson back at Gibault
A familiar face at Gibault Catholic High School will soon be returning in a new leadership position, having spent several years overseeing other Catholic schools in the area. David Gregson…
Youth movement in Hecker
Hecker underwent a change in leadership Tuesday evening as the community said farewell to a mayor who’s served in village government for nearly two decades, welcoming his young and hopeful…
Zera has coffee, croissants and more
Waterloo residents have extended a warm welcome to a new downtown cafe in the past month, enjoying a range of coffee beverages and a varied selection of baked goods with…
Waterloo School Board reorganized
The Waterloo School Board conducted a special meeting last Wednesday, tending to post-election matters and discussing the future of Waterloo Junior High School. Having won the requisite votes to maintain…
Signs of honor in Columbia
The latest iteration of the Columbia City Council was sworn in last Monday, but the meeting’s primary focus was honoring those who have already been public servants in Columbia. The…
Heavner hailed for 20 years
On May 6, trustees and the president of the Valmeyer Village Board elected in April swore oaths of office and began their latest terms. All the races were uncontested, and all…
Bost goes local for re-election bid
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost served as a guest speaker at the annual Monroe County GOP Century Club Dinner to announce his re-election campaign for 2026. The dinner took place Thursday…
First American pope chosen
The world’s 1.4 billion Catholics have a new leader — Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the first American-born pope. Prevost, 69, is originally from Chicago and has chosen the papal name…