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Tipped wage woes
A bill in the Illinois House of Representatives could set the state’s tipped wage at the $14 minimum wage, though groups at the state level and local businesses suggest that…
Taxing issue for farm families
A piece of legislation in the Illinois House of Representatives could help ease a tremendous burden from family farms as they deal with estate taxes. House Bill 4600, also known…
The tie that binds near Millstadt
A new business has set up shop in the historic Farmers Inn building along Route 158, offering a second chance for a much-loved Millstadt restaurant with owners determined to keep…
Shelton released from prison
Sam Shelton, the 44-year-old former Freeburg teacher who was convicted for the 2006 attempted murder of Columbia High School student Ashley Reeves, was released from state prison last week after…
Safety key this planting season
Much of April was cold, windy and wet, but the start to planting season is still on the radar for Illinois farmers. And safety is key. With slow-moving vehicles on…
Tractor overturns on man near Columbia
Emergency personnel rushed to a property in the 3100 block of Steppig Road near D Road in rural Columbia about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday after a man in his 70s had…
Tuesday crash near Red Bud
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 11:40 a.m. Tuesday to a single-car crash on Route 3 at LL Road just north of Red Bud. Responding agencies included the Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Monday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded at 11:55 a.m. Monday to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Ghent Road and Palmer Road in Columbia. Injuries were believed to be minor in nature.…
Crash involving mail truck in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 12:30 p.m. Sunday to a crash involving a black sedan and a United States Postal Service mail truck at the entrance to McDonald’s on Veterans Parkway…
Fallen tree causes power outage
A large tree split and fell on a power line late Friday morning, resulting in a brief power outage for many Waterloo residents. The tree fell behind a home in…