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Columbia residents squawk about chickens
(Editor’s note: Portions of this article from last week were inadvertently cut from the print edition, so we are running the segment about backyard chickens again in full with added…
Read MoreColumbia balks at chickens
The Columbia City Council cried fowl at Monday’s meeting concerning the keeping of domestic chickens within city limits. At the Sept. 21 meeting, Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey…
Read MoreColumbia talks gambling, chickens
The Columbia City Council’s main item of business Monday night was clarifying guidelines relating to video gambling in the city. Monday’s meeting began with a public comment from C.J. Schlemmer,…
Read MoreChickens to roost in Columbia?
The Columbia City Council was not talking turkey at its Monday meeting, but it was talking chicken. The council had a preliminary discussion about potentially allowing residents to keep outdoor…
Read MoreColumbia talks trails, projects
Walking trails, paths and streets were the main talking points at the Columbia City Council meeting on Sept. 8. The bulk of discussion concerned the GM&O Heritage Trail, specifically the…
Read MoreSunset Overlook, EMA discussed in Columbia
The Columbia City Council unanimously approved a special use permit that was music to some people’s ears and just noise for others. The permit allows ancillary entertainment such as live…
Read MoreNeighbors allege Sunset Overlook bias
The Columbia City Council had its first virtual hiccup at Monday night’s meeting. Prior to the meeting, the council only had a few minor issues regarding public input from remote…
Read MoreInside music coming to Sunset Overlook?
Sunset Overlook is back in business and looking to expand its appeal with indoor entertainment. The City of Columbia Plan Commission met Monday night to discuss a proposal for a…
Read MoreSunset Overlook back in business
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved several amendments to zoning language in the city’s municipal code. The amendments create a legal means for potential development of a cannabis…
Read MoreMonroe County up to 104 coronavirus cases
As all regions of Illinois lessened restrictions, Monroe County reported more cases of coronavirus – including three at a senior living facility and another death. There are now 104 cases…
Read MoreColumbia talks business, zoning
As businesses and public buildings partially reopen in Columbia, the city council continues to conduct business, albeit through virtual meetings. The Columbia City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions and…
Read MoreColumbia holds brief meeting
In a short meeting of the Columbia City Council Monday night, the council voted to establish guidelines for public input during virtual meetings and approved several changes to boards, commissions…
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