Posts Tagged ‘city of waterloo’
Columbia counters in water war
The City of Columbia has filed a response to an April 11 complaint for declaratory judgment entered by the City of Waterloo in regards to water service rights between the two…
Read MoreLate water sample for Waterloo
The City of Waterloo was notified by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency of a violation in mid-April regarding another late sample from its new water treatment facility. Waterloo Mayor Stan…
Read MoreGrocery tax decision looms
The state’s 1 percent grocery tax ends Jan. 1, 2026, but local governments can choose to retain it without asking residents for permission. Governor JB Pritzker signed HB3144 into law…
Read MoreWater dispute had been brewing
Information obtained by the Republic-Times via a Freedom of Information Act request has shed more light on a recent legal matter between the City of Waterloo and City of Columbia…
Read MoreWater war for Columbia, Waterloo
There is a water war in Monroe County, and Hanover Road seems to be the front line. On Friday, the City of Waterloo filed a complaint for declaratory judgment in…
Read MoreWaterloo water makes waves
Lingering issues relating to Waterloo’s new water plant continue to flow amongst the community, with updates trickling out seemingly by the day. Regarding the recent suspension of two city employees,…
Read MoreWaterloo water talk
The City of Waterloo dealt with water on multiple fronts Monday night. Faced with mounting criticism on social media about the quality of the product from its new water plant…
Read MoreWaterloo appoints next crop of leaders
During the Waterloo City Council meeting last Tuesday night, three new job appointments were made for key city positions. Mayor Stan Darter noted a common theme of leadership as a…
Read MoreWaterloo got better with Birk
Waterloo has changed a great deal over the past few decades, with a growing population and ample construction as well as substantial changes to city infrastructure. Alongside several elected officials…
Read MoreWater flowing for Waterloo
Waterloo’s water treatment facility went online right at the end of 2024, and though a few finishing touches are still on the horizon, residents should be able to avoid increasing…
Read MoreLook alive in 2025
As folks scramble to replace their outdated calendars, there’s plenty of news big and small to anticipate going into the new year, from election developments to construction projects throughout the…
Read MoreNew water service online in Waterloo
The City of Waterloo announced last week the opening of its new water treatment facility. The new city service is a comprehensive infrastructure project that also included construction of a…
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