Police Blotter | 3-27-24
(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 MoreEggs | Mark’s Remarks
When I was a kid, I didn’t really like eggs. I thought they stunk. I thought they looked gross, and I never really cared for the consistency or texture. If…
Read MoreLiterally taking steps to boost mental health | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Apart from not smoking, it’s hard to find something that’s better for us than being physically active. From lowering the risk of…
Read MoreThursday night rollover near Renault
A teen was injured in a single vehicle rollover crash that occurred Thursday night near Renault. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that shortly after 11:30 p.m., a 2002 Chevy…
Read MoreCatherine A. Evans | Obituary
Catherine “Cathy” Ann Evans, 65, of Columbia, died March 29, 2024, at her home in Columbia. She was born Sept. 24, 1958, in Belleville. Cathy was very active in CASA…
Read MoreRobert A. Reichert | Obituary
Robert A. Reichert, 91, of Columbia, died March 29, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 13, 1932, in East St. Louis. After serving in the Army, Robert returned…
Read MoreMotorcycle crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 3:45 p.m. Saturday to a single motorcycle crash in the area of Southport Drive in Columbia. Initial reports indicated the driver of the motorcycle was…
Read MoreFatal crash involving pedestrian on I-255
The Illinois State Police said it is investigating a fatal pedestrian traffic crash early Saturday morning on I-255 near Grizzlies Ballpark. Police said the incident occurred shortly after 2:50 a.m.…
Read MoreJack L. Norman | Obituary
Jack Louis Norman died March 27 at the age of 95. He was born in Millville/Cumberland, N.J., grew up in Michigan, attending Cranbrook Prep School in Bloomfield, Mich., and settled…
Read MoreWJHS sixth grade boys basketball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo Junior High School sixth grade boys basketball team coached by Spence Baldwin. The team recently celebrated an undefeated 16-0 season with…
Read MoreNate Phillips | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School baseball standout Nate Phillips. The senior righthander threw a no-hitter on Thursday in a 5-0 victory over New Athens, striking…
Read MoreTragedy avoided in smoke alarm call
Quick response from one local police officer resulted in a positive outcome Thursday afternoon in Waterloo. At about 1:30 p.m., Waterloo Police Department, Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS…
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