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Fair success for Monroe County
Though it happened in Springfield, history was made for Monroe County over the weekend with staggering success in the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in addition to a longtime…
Read MoreWater war trickles on
After several delays, attorneys for the cities of Waterloo and Columbia on Tuesday were finally able to argue their motions concerning a water service dispute in Monroe County Circuit Court.…
Read MoreSheriff speaks on SAFE-T Act
Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing delivered an overview of Illinois’ Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act during Tuesday’s Monroe County Board meeting. The SAFE-T Act was signed into law in…
Read MoreVideo gambling hits jackpot
Local risk takers in Monroe County prompted an increase in local video gaming revenue for yet another year, providing revenue for area businesses as well as tax funds which are…
Read MoreFults levee fix finalized
The year 2025 ended on a high note for residents of Fults, Prairie du Rocher and bi-county officials as work to repair a potentially devastating levee problem was resolved in…
Read MoreImmanuel Lutheran turns 125
Placing a special emphasis on faith, foundation and future, one Waterloo congregation is set to have a particularly special year as they come together to celebrate their church’s 125th anniversary.…
Read MoreFlu season brewing
Sniffles and coughs have begun to boom in the wake of the holiday season, with local reports suggesting Monroe County is largely avoiding a wave of respiratory illness that is…
Read MoreSlow going on Dupo interchange
Communities and residents in the area eagerly anticipating completion of the I-255 interchange project near Dupo can expect to wait for a good while more. Dupo Mayor Dawn Keys spoke…
Read MoreNice ring to America 250
Residents of Monroe County joined countless other Americans throughout the country Thursday as they marked the start of not only the new year but also the nation’s 250th anniversary. Events…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2026
There was no shortage of news in Monroe County and the surrounding areas in 2025, and 2026 is shaping up to provide plenty of newsworthy happenings in the community, local…
Read MoreBaby Jesus stolen again
A Waterloo church was once again without the “reason for the season” this Christmas. Immanuel Lutheran Church at 522 S. Church Street reported a baby Jesus figurine missing last year…
Read MoreNew Year’s blaze at Red Bud farm
By COREY SAATHOFF & ANDREW UNVERFERTH For the Republic-Times The new year did not start off so well for a family farm near Red Bud. Multiple departments responded shortly before…
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