Posts Tagged ‘featured’
Shop local for the holidays
The annual Waterloo Christmas Walk is in full swing, offering plenty of holiday cheer while also highlighting small businesses in the community. Explore Waterloo Board Member and Christmas Walk Chair…
Read MoreCHS expansion on the horizon
From the results of the latest Illinois State Board of Education report card to the anticipated Columbia High School renovation project which is growing increasingly visible on the horizon, the…
Read MoreAnimal control policy explained
While the Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved several reappointments to county positions during Monday’s regular meeting, a group of residents has been more concerned recently with one county role…
Read MorePort district growing
The Kaskaskia Regional Port District is experiencing substantial growth as nearly $37 million in grants has been approved for a range of projects. Speaking on these many projects was KRPD…
Read MoreMonroe County loves its veterans
Waterloo and Columbia each hosted Veterans Day ceremonies this past weekend, with city officials and residents coming out to recognize the sacrifice of all those who have served in the…
Read MoreHistoric house in harm’s way
With a recent sign dedication at Fort Piggott off Bluff Road near Columbia now past, the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail Coalition has turned some of its attention toward another local historical landmark…
Read MoreOak Hill settlement costs county
Monroe County and the former director of nursing at the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center in Waterloo have reached a settlement agreement in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed last…
Read MoreFirst aid for the mind
Human Support Services will soon be conducting several mental health first aid training sessions, part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to improve mental health awareness and care in the community.…
Read MoreVet turns 100 on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is this Saturday, and much of Monroe County will be recognizing the achievements and history of American veterans in one way or another. One local veteran will be…
Read MoreWHS principal departs
It was recently announced that Waterloo High School Principal Lori Costello will be stepping away from the school as she takes over the role of regional superintendent of schools for…
Read MoreCounty talks jail, budget
The final version of a plan to add square footage at the Monroe County Jail was approved at Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. Plans for expanding…
Read MoreWard leaves ‘The Voice’
A local singer has made waves over the last few weeks as the community tuned in each week to watch his performances on NBC’s “The Voice.” Unfortunately, Eli Ward’s time…
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