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Man dies after falling into grain bin near Red Bud
A man died late Monday morning after falling into a grain bin filled with corn on a farm east of Red Bud in Randolph County. Red Bud fire and emergency…
Fire call in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded to a reported furnace on fire at 421 Washington Street around 3:40 p.m. Sunday. No other information was immediately available.
Hometown Teams exhibit seeks community support
The latest Smithsonian traveling exhibit is coming to the History Museum of Monroe County in Waterloo and other local places this summer, and the committee tasked with presenting the event…
Monroe County Agriculture Literacy Coalition formed
There is a great opportunity to show students and teachers the value and vastness of the agricultural economy in Monroe County. “Agriculture in the Classroom” is regarded as a refreshing…
Waterloo schools receive state technology loan
The Illinois State Board of Education announced last week the selection of 22 school districts from across Illinois, including Waterloo, to receive funds from the School Technology Revolving Loan Program.…
New drug coalition sets sights on its mission
The coalition that has been working to fix the county’s problems with substance abuse settled on a name and approved official mission and vision statements as well. In the third…
WHS bowling teams continue to dominate
The Waterloo High School bowling teams are rolling along this winter, taking down most every opponent they face. Both the boys and girls squads are currently in first place in…
WPD arrests three men following vehicle break-in
Waterloo police are asking the community to check their vehicles, especially those in the north end of town, after three teens were arrested early Thursday morning in connection with a…
WHS hosts education funding committee
A wide range of leaders from across the state met Monday afternoon at Waterloo High School to discuss the condition of education funding. The meeting, hosted in the auditorium, was…
HSMC hopes Chancellor didn’t die in vain
Although the fight to save one neglected dog found in very poor shape this past weekend was unsuccessful, the Humane Society of Monroe County (Helping Strays) hopes the community will…