Posts Tagged ‘illinois’
Locals 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…
Read MoreCounty OKs annual budget
The Monroe County Board met in a special session Wednesday afternoon to discuss and approve its 2014 budget. James Schmersahl, a certified public accountant who analyzed the budget for the…
Read MoreToday is Small Business Saturday
The Republic-Times would like to thank all of the local businesses that help support the paper all year round. By shopping local, you help support local business, local people and…
Read MoreValmeyer man charged with arson
Troy C. Blevins, 21, of Valmeyer, was arrested and charged this week with felony arson following an Oct. 12 fire that destroyed an old abandoned farmhouse and adjacent barn on…
Read MoreWHS cross country wraps up season at state
The Waterloo High School boys cross country team wrapped up its successful 2013 season at the IHSA State Meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria on Saturday. The team finished 18th…
Read MoreColumbia agrees to financial settlement with engineering firm
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved a settlement agreement with an engineering firm seeking payment for services rendered while designing an I-255 interchange for the proposed retail, commercial…
Read MoreHistoric vote approves gay marriage in Illinois
Tuesday was a monumental day in Illinois state history as lawmakers voted to approve marriage for same-sex couples. Thousands sat in anticipation by their computers as they waited for the…
Read MoreColumbia Main Street beautification under way
Construction began last week in downtown Columbia on a streetscape project that aims to spruce up Main Street. The first phase of the project was funded years ago through a…
Read MoreBack in time: Columbia cleaned up by beloved mayor
In this day and age of reality television, people may find it odd when they realize who has become famous. Ours is a culture that elevates what many would term…
Read MoreLocal soccer teams kick off their seasons
The Gibault soccer team is off to a hot start. The Hawks defeated Freeburg, 2-0, on Saturday to win the Metro Cup championship, wrapping up a perfect week. It was…
Read MoreWaterloo set to celebrate city’s 125th anniversary
To honor Waterloo’s history as the city prepares to celebrate the 125th anniversary of receiving its city charter, officials are reviving the past with a series of events, activities and…
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