Police report 2019 totals

Like in 2018, calls for service increased at two of the main police departments in Monroe County last year, though the two that went up were different than in 2018. …

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County OKs balanced budget

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved its budget for fiscal year 2020, which began Dec. 1 and ends Nov. 30.  The county is projecting it will have $8,451,839 in…

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Police: drivers, move over

In the wake of drivers hitting 16 Illinois State Police cars already this year, local law enforcement is placing more emphasis on enforcing a law designed to protect first responders. …

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Sheriff: DEA involvement paying off

Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing touted the benefits of his department’s involvement in the Drug Enforcement Agency task force during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. “We have been…

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Primary election is Tuesday

Voters across the state will be able to choose candidates Tuesday for the November elections from a slate of primary contestants. While some state and congressional races are contested, no…

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