Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
Pritzker offers state budget proposal
Gov. JB Pritzker’s State of the State and budget address Feb. 19 was given with an air of uncertainty amid national concerns about the consequences of actions at the federal…
Read MoreBost introduces SOLAR Act
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) last week introduced the Securing Our Lands And Resources Act. This legislation establishes guidelines for solar panel projects on prime and unique farmland funded by…
Read MoreEagles are hockey champions
The Columbia Eagles are your Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association Varsity 1A champions after taking down Alton on Thursday night, 4-0. Columbia swept the best-of-three series in two games, taking…
Read MoreHoops heartbreak for local squads
Two Monroe County teams were in the high school boys basketball spotlight Friday night as Waterloo and Columbia battled in regional championship games. Unfortunately, both squads suffered heartbreaking defeat. Waterloo…
Read More25 years later, Eagles skating strong
For 25 years, young men in the Columbia community have had the opportunity to play ice hockey, bettering themselves as athletes and people on the rink alongside their peers. They…
Read MoreLocals in women’s college hoops postseason
A few former local high school hoops standouts are about to enter college postseason play or are already enjoying that luxury as part of March Madness. At the NCAA Division…
Read MoreAll-State Academic Team for Froess
A Columbia High School senior was listed among the Illinois High School Association’s 26 students selected to be a part of the 2025 IHSA All-State Academic Team. Honorees will be…
Read MoreLenhardt ends hoops season at IC
The Illinois College men’s basketball squad fell to Grinnell, 86-81, in the semifinals of the Midwest Conference Tournament on Friday in Monmouth. Illinois College finished the season with a 17-9…
Read MoreFishing licenses invest in conservation
When anglers purchase an Illinois fishing license, they’re paying for more than fishing privileges for the year. They’re investing in conservation, education, and economic activity all over the state. Illinois…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Feb. 18-21
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MoreSomething’s got to give here | Mark’s Remarks
I’m gettin’ real tired of this aging thing. Some of it seems to have just creeped into my life and some of it seems to have just popped up overnight.…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 2-26-25
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
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