Summer cookout costs climb
The cost of a summer cookout continues to climb with inflation and supply chain disruptions driving grocery store prices. American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual marketbasket survey reported an Independence Day…
Read MoreEffort to save vanishing prairie
HeartLands Conservancy, a nonprofit that works for clean water, access to the outdoors, healthy ecosystems and resilient communities in southwestern Illinois, recently stepped up to save a vanishing hill prairie…
Read MoreCorn acres down, soybean acres up
By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek A challenging planting season apparently didn’t stop U.S. farmers from seeding a hefty amount of corn and soybeans, according to USDA’s much-anticipated June acreage report released…
Read MoreConcerns over grain terminal buy
Lawmakers have raised concerns over the recent acquisition of a Cahokia grain terminal by COFCO International Ltd, a Chinese state-run company. U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) and Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield)…
Read MoreShining a light on Borsch history
With a bright new history being written, it’s important to look back at the beginning of the site of so many baseball memories past. A project that was just completed…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Softball Team
With one local team making state and seven total players earning all-state recognition, 2024 was a banner year for high school softball in Monroe County. Here’s a look at the…
Read MoreWarriors playing great baseball
The Waterloo Warriors 18U squad is enjoying a successful 2024 campaign with the postseason about to take place in just a couple of weeks. The Warriors, consisting of mostly players…
Read MoreTwo suspected drug overdose deaths
The Monroe County Coroner’s Office pronounced two people deceased over the weekend due to suspected drug overdoses. Shortly before 2:30 p.m. Saturday, the coroner’s office was requested by the Waterloo…
Read MoreNuanced conversation and complex thinking
College student pro-Palestinian protests have dominated the news cycle of late. University administrators have been struggling to find the right balance between respecting freedom of speech, protecting students from…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 6-26-24
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
Read MoreOK | Mark’s Remarks
Several years ago, I was pumping gas and I heard a noise over the usual gas station noise. Finally, I realized it was a voice. “Mr. T.! Mr. T.!” I…
Read MoreA sweet change: Cutting back on added sugars | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center You often wouldn’t know it from what we see on TV and social media, but the basics of a healthy lifestyle can…
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