Posts Tagged ‘featured’
An inkling of growth?
A local business owner is looking to find a second venue for his tattoo studio but has run into a number of hurdles as he tries to find a location…
Read MoreWhat’s in store for 2024?
An array of legislation, construction projects and other developments are expected for the coming year both locally and statewide along with a major national news item set to come at…
Read MoreMuseum president steps aside
The long-standing president of the Monroe County History Museum is stepping down after nearly 20 years of dedicated work with the organization. Having served as president since 2010, Norma Reheis…
Read MoreHSS plans major renovations
Following the celebration of the organization’s 50th anniversary, Human Support Services has already begun work on a major renovation project that will see the building almost entirely revamped over the…
Read MoreNew year, new laws
More than 300 new laws took effect Jan. 1, ranging from a ban on book bans to the regulation of “deepfake porn” and prohibitions on videoconferencing while driving. Thanks to…
Read More2023 Year in Review
January After a break for the holidays, the Waterloo Queen of Hearts jackpot grew to nearly $2 million. On the last day of the month, in front of a massive…
Read MoreWHS Athletic Hall of Fame class named
The Waterloo High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct six new members and one team during a special ceremony planned during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game on…
Read MoreA fight to preserve history
As the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail Coalition makes clear, Monroe County and the surrounding area is rich with history, from more recent developments through the last few decades to landmarks providing residents…
Read MoreRespiratory risks rise
With Christmas and New Years gatherings passing by or still coming, a heavy flu season joined by an uptick in other respiratory illnesses could spoil the holidays for many. At…
Read MoreCold cocktails in Columbia
A new bar waddled its way into downtown Columbia earlier this holiday season, offering specialty cocktails with a hot and cold twist. Fire & Ice is the creation of Waterloo…
Read MoreA gun conundrum for some
The second major component of the Protect Illinois Communities Act is set to go into effect at the start of the new year, requiring that every resident who owns any…
Read MoreWaterloo plans for future
An eye toward 2024 was the theme Monday night for the Waterloo City Council – the last such regular meeting of the year. In addition to approving a tax levy…
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