Trade show tops startUP year

Monroe County startUP hosted its annual trade show at 11 South in Columbia last Wednesday, with this year’s students displaying their various business ventures ranging from hand-crafted jewelry or soap…

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Tipped wage woes

A bill in the Illinois House of Representatives could set the state’s tipped wage at the $14 minimum wage, though groups at the state level and local businesses suggest that…

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Tuesday crash near Red Bud

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 11:40 a.m. Tuesday to a single-car crash on Route 3 at LL Road just north of Red Bud. Responding agencies included the Monroe County Sheriff’s…

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Monday crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded at 11:55 a.m. Monday to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Ghent Road and Palmer Road in Columbia. Injuries were believed to be minor in nature.…

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