Posts Tagged ‘costello’
Republicans continue hold on Monroe County government
Republicans maintained their strong presence in Monroe County on Tuesday night, as Jonathan McLean won the race against Democrat Jason Jones Sr. for Monroe County Clerk. With 60 percent voter…
Read MoreBudget talks move beyond regular session
The Illinois House of Representatives announced it would not take up the legislation necessary to pass a budget for a vote Wednesday, leaving the legislature to have to go into…
Read MoreState budget mess causes senior centers to close
Due to the lack of a state budget, Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council senior center locations in Waterloo, Columbia, Red Bud and other communities across the region will cease operations…
Read MoreNew law protects victims of domestic violence
Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Smithton) to protect victims of domestic violence by allowing GPS tracking of people charged with domestic violence or kidnapping-related crimes was signed into…
Read MoreCandidates make their case ahead of primary
More than 60 interested voters came to the Monroe County Annex in Waterloo last Wednesday evening for the Monroe County Farm Bureau’s “Meet the Candidates” forum ahead of the March…
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