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Downtown Waterloo street resurfacing
The City of Waterloo is resurfacing roads in the downtown area and the Parkwood subdivision beginning this week, with completion no later than July 14. The following streets will be…
Lane closure south of Hecker
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that a lane closure will be encountered on Route 159 about three miles south of Hecker at Prairie Du Long Creek beginning June 21.…
West Nile detected in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding the public that along with the start of summer, mosquito season is getting underway in Illinois ,and positive batches of West Nile…
Damage at Waterloo Country Club
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating damage that occurred early Sunday morning at Waterloo Country Club, 131 Country Club Lane. Shortly before 6 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the…
Incidents prompt increased patrols at Miles Cemetery
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is stepping up patrols at Miles Cemetery following recent incidents at the historic site located in the 7700 block of D Road west of Waterloo. …
Child abuse case in county
A Waterloo man is charged with multiple felonies following what police described as a “disturbing” incident earlier this month in Monroe County. On June 11, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies…
Tractor downs cable line in Columbia
Shortly before 3 p.m. Friday, Columbia police and fire department personnel responded to the area of Route 158 between Todd Center Drive and Centerville Road after a tractor working in…
Fishing for memories
Several local children and their families came out to enjoy a beautiful afternoon of fishing Saturday as they competed in the annual fishing tournament at the Hecker Sportsmans Club. While…
Gender policy still an issue
As students in Monroe County enjoy their summer vacation, many in the Waterloo school district are still left grappling with controversy surrounding the district’s new gender identity and bathroom policy…
Retiring teacher fulfills dream
Following 34 years of dedicated education at Parkview Elementary in Columbia, a much loved teacher is leaving the school to see where the future takes her. Karen Dent started at…