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Video gambling funds beautifying downtown Waterloo
The state’s decision a few years ago to allow video gambling in taverns, restaurants and other establishments means added revenue for the cities who allow the practice. For Waterloo, that…
Waterloo among best cities for young families
Consumer advocacy site NerdWallet released its second annual edition study of “Best Cities for Young Families in Illinois” this week and out of 220 places, Waterloo ranked 14th. Waterloo was…
Wiegand becomes new Waterloo fire chief
A changing of the guard took place Friday, as Brett Wiegand became the new chief of the Waterloo Fire Department. He replaces Mark “Yogi” Yeager, who retired Jan. 29 after…
Police blotter | 1/28/15
Columbia Police Jan. 22 – Darius Bivins, 38, of Columbia, was arrested for domestic battery at 2617 Columbia Lakes Drive. Jan. 23 – Logan R. Myers, 25, of Belleville, was…
Segobiano represents region in Illinois educator movement
An Illinois educators movement including representatives from all over the state is making big moves to fulfill the promise of public education. The movement, known as Vision 20/20, aims to…
Injury crash on Route 159 south of Hecker
Police, fire and EMS personnel responded to a single vehicle crash with entrapment and injury on Route 159 about one mile north of LL Road near Red Bud at about…
Vehicle break-ins reported at YMCA
Multiple “smash and grab” vehicle break-ins occurred in the parking lot of the YMCA early Saturday afternoon and are being investigated by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. Easily accessible items…
New trail for biking, hiking in the works
Three local men with a love of bicycles and the outdoors are blazing a trail right here in Waterloo for others like them to enjoy. Ed Foster, a Waterloo resident…
Raging Bulldogs, Ice Eagles set for playoff showdown
Columbia played Bethalto earlier in the week on a special senior night honoring Kyle Eagan, Jadie Mercille and Joseph Allscheid, winning 2-1. “All of our seniors have played a very…
Sheriff’s department receiving a second new police dog
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is growing its team.Faced with the near future retirement of its current police dog, 14-year-old Sari, the department just learned that it will receive two…