Columbia balks at chickens

The Columbia City Council cried fowl at Monday’s meeting concerning the keeping of domestic chickens within city limits. At the Sept. 21 meeting, Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey…

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Chickens to roost in Columbia?

The Columbia City Council was not talking turkey at its Monday meeting, but it was talking chicken. The council had a preliminary discussion about potentially allowing residents to keep outdoor…

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April 2021 election process starts

As November’s presidential election heats up, the April 2021 consolidated election process is beginning in Illinois.  Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean said anyone interested in running for office in the…

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Protests make way to Monroe County

Over 50 individuals gathered in front of Columbia City Hall last Thursday to protest racism and police brutality.  This event, which involved predominately younger people carrying signs and marching from…

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