Posts Tagged ‘illinois’
Retiring Dupo principal leaves lasting impact
Retiring Bluffview Elementary principal John Bione has loved his job and the impact teachers, administrators and he have had on students. “I thought I could do more to help kids…
Read MoreBudget talks move beyond regular session
The Illinois House of Representatives announced it would not take up the legislation necessary to pass a budget for a vote Wednesday, leaving the legislature to have to go into…
Read MoreRauner comes to county for Republican dinner
At about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, a dark SUV rolled up to the entrance of Turner Hall in Columbia, letting out Republican Governor Bruce Rauner, along with several aides and security…
Read MoreWaterloo named safest city in Illinois
Waterloo has been named the safest city in Illinois by the National Council for Home Safety and Security. The National Council for Home Safety and Security is a national trade…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2017
Surely, 2017 can’t top the excitement of the Bicentennial year, but Monroe County residents should still keep an eye out for changes and developments in the offing. Here are some…
Read MoreClown sighting in Waterloo?
Waterloo police were called to the area of Steining Street just after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, following a report of a clown seen walking in the neighborhood. There appears to be no…
Read MoreGerman visitors reinforce Maeystown’s origins
A group of six citizens of Bellheim, Germany visited heavily German influenced Maeystown over the weekend to strengthen ties between the two villages. The flow has been both ways in…
Read MoreColumbia priest spreads message of joy
Sometimes, there is nothing more refreshing than a smiling face. Every Sunday, parishioners of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia see just that in Father Carl Scherrer. Bishop Wilton Gregory…
Read MoreSchool officials discuss pension reform penalties
Local school districts have been forced to pay penalties imposed as part of a 2005 pension reform law intended to limit raises for retiring educators. But area superintendents say there…
Read MoreCity honors Metzger at last meeting
Longtime alderman Charlie Metzger was honored for 40 years of service on the Waterloo City Council as he received gifts and high praise for his dedication to the betterment of…
Read MoreColumbia approves budget
At Monday night’s meeting of the Columbia City Council, aldermen approved a budget for the fiscal year that begins May 1. The total budget is for $15,580,384 in expenditures and…
Read MoreColumbia says farewell to German exchange students
Auf wiedersehen! Columbia will say goodbye to 26 German exchange students and their fellow teachers this week when the group returns home to Gedern, Germany. Their three-week long stay here…
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