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Schools, churches, bars and restaurants closed as coronavirus closes in on area
(For the latest article that appeared in the March 18 Republic-Times, click here.) Local churches are the latest to close amid COVID-19 concerns. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville announced…
Read MoreELECTION PREVIEW: Republicans have 3 state rep candidates
Three candidates are vying for the Republican party nomination in the race for 116th District State Representative on March 17 as they seek to unseat Nathan Reitz (D-Steeleville), who was…
Read MoreMonroe County among best places to save money in Illinois
Saving can be difficult depending on factors like income, cost of living, purchasing power and taxes. In its annual study, SmartAsset, a New York financial technology company, weighed those metrics…
Read MoreCostello to lead Illinois Department of Agriculture
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Friday appointed Jerry Costello II to serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “With farming playing an important role in his family’s history…
Read MoreSauget dispensary OK’d for recreational cannabis
A medical cannabis dispensary in Sauget has received its license from the state to sell adult-use recreational cannabis. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced Wednesday that The…
Read MoreResidential burglary in Columbia
Police are investigating a residential burglary that was reported Monday evening in the 400 block of Burroughs Court in Columbia. The female homeowner contacted police shortly after 6:30 p.m. to…
Read MoreKnow the window tinting rules
Although it does not happen often, drivers in Illinois can receive tickets for their vehicle windows being too tinted. State law dictates that windshields can have a non-reflective tint on…
Read MoreNo marijuana in Maeystown
As expected, the Maeystown Village Board unanimously voted at its meeting last Monday night to pass an ordinance totally prohibiting recreational cannabis businesses. Treasurer Mike Fausz had previously said as…
Read MoreVeto session wrap-up
Illinois lawmakers finished their legislative responsibilities for the year on Thursday as the General Assembly concluded this year’s veto session. With a Democratic majority in the House, Senate and governor’s…
Read MoreWaterloo weighs in on weed
After hearing from residents on the issue during a public hearing last Tuesday, the Waterloo planning and ordinance committees voted 5-3 on Monday for an ordinance that prohibits retail recreational…
Read MoreTwo vehicles stolen, several entered in Columbia
Two vehicles were stolen and thefts from several unlocked vehicles were reported in Columbia early Tuesday morning. The thefts occurred in the area of Meadow Lane, West Park Drive and…
Read MoreCamaro stolen from Columbia dealership lot
Columbia police are investigating the theft of a red 2012 Chevrolet Camaro from the dealership sales lot at Bob Brockland Buick-GMC, 580 Old State Route 3. The theft was reported…
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