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Reports of counterfeit bills circulating
Red Bud police say they have a person of interest after at least nine counterfeit $20 bills were discovered in their town this week. State Bank of Waterloo reported that…
Waterloo project wins Governor’s Hometown Award
Governor Pat Quinn last week announced winners of the 31st annual Governorā€™s Hometown Awards, which are presented to recognize volunteers for their work in improving communities. Waterloo was among this…
Weber closing, Brockland breaks ground
After 10 years of ownership, George Weber Chevrolet said this week it will soon close its Waterloo dealership and consolidate local operations into the recently renovated Columbia location. Some of…
Electricity out in parts of Waterloo
UPDATE: Power was restored Monday to more than 500 Monroe County residents who were without power Sunday evening into Monday morning due to storms and high winds Sunday afternoon. Most…
Three-car crash on Route 3 in Columbia
Columbia police, fire and EMS are finishing up at the scene following a three-car crash that occurred around 5:40 p.m. Friday on Route 3 southbound just north of Veterans Parkway.…
Standardized testing changes cause score shift
For many years, local public schools have had high performance results on standardized testing by the Illinois State Board of Educationā€™s standards. However, in 2013, the ISBE raised performance expectations…
Counterfeit bills reported in the county
Area banks are reporting that counterfeit $20 bills have been circulating in Monroe and Randolph counties over recent days. For an update on this report visit the police section of…
Local teams sweep youth football championships
The 2013 Southwestern Illinois Youth Football League wrapped up their season over the weekend with local league champs being crowned in all four divisions. The Waterloo Sports Association Bulldogs freshman-1…
Senior Academy wraps up
The Waterloo Senior Police Academy finished its annual eight-week run last Wednesday and graduated nearly 30 participants. Over the eight weeks, the attendees learned about a variety of topics from…
Columbia Veterans Day ceremony spans generations
Veterans Day is a time set aside to honor all those who have fought for our country throughout the ages. In Columbia, special effort is being taken to unite all…