Posts Tagged ‘illinois’
IEMA: ‘Resolve to be Ready’ in 2014
It’s not too late to make a resolution for 2014, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency has a suggested resolution that will help you and your family stay safe when…
Read MoreColumbia school board reviews its finances
The Columbia Board of Education met Thursday night to review mid-year finances and receive an update on the Common Core curriculum. Assistant superintendent Beth Horner gave a report on the…
Read MoreWaterloo schools receive state technology loan
The Illinois State Board of Education announced last week the selection of 22 school districts from across Illinois, including Waterloo, to receive funds from the School Technology Revolving Loan Program.…
Read MoreMap of new 70 mph interstates
Starting Jan. 1, Illinois increased the speed limit on stretches of interstate not in urban areas to 70 miles per hour. Pictured below is a map of areas affected by…
Read MoreMan robs brass parts from Waterloo Lumber
Waterloo police are investigating the theft of more than $1,500 worth of brass parts from Waterloo Lumber Company on Monday. The suspect, a white male with a goatee wearing a…
Read MoreLate-winter deer hunting
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that a drawing will be held Tuesday, Jan. 7, to allow 20 persons to hunt antlerless deer on part of the Baldwin Lake…
Read MoreISP launches concealed carry application website
The Illinois State Police earlier this month launched a website to provide the public with information regarding the concealed carry application process. The Concealed Carry License website was launched in…
Read MoreProperty assessments slightly lower again
Continuing a recent trend, overall assessments of residential and commercial property in Monroe County for 2013 are slightly lower on average than last year. A complete list of assessed property…
Read MoreThe Republic-Times Best of 2013
The Republic-Times Best of 2013 contest is now closed. We want to extend a BIG Thank You to everyone that participated. The results of the contest are printed in the…
Read MoreVaccinate Illinois Week is Dec. 8-14
The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot during Vaccinate Illinois Week, Dec. 8-14. Vaccinate Illinois Week coincides with National…
Read MoreLocals react to state pension reform law
Last Tuesday afternoon, the Illinois General Assembly approved an overhaul of the state government worker pension system. The House of Representatives voted 62-53 to approve the measure, and the Senate…
Read MoreThe Republic-Times 2013 Deer Contest
Congrats to Drew McEntire, the winner of the Republic-Times Deer Photo Contest. McEntire, with 87 “likes” for his photo, wins a Schneider’s gift certificate. Thank you to all that participated! Deer Contest…
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