Setback for Sunset Overlook

The Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court ruled last Tuesday against Sunset Overlook, upholding an earlier ruling by Judge Julia Gomric in Monroe County Circuit Court.  Gomric gave a partial summary…

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Sunset Overlook granted stay

In a victory for Sunset Overlook, Judge Julia Gomric temporarily suspended her order against the embattled Columbia establishment on Sept. 20.  “The court will not comment on (Sunset Overlook’s) likeliness…

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Kentucky Derby party

Derby 4 Soldiers at the Sunset Overlook. Horse racing on TVs, fames, prizes, food, beer, mint juleps, cocktails, hat contests, silent auction. Come early to pick your horse. Seating on…

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Sunset Overlook dealt another blow

Sunset Overlook’s bid to be rezoned in Columbia took another hit Monday night.  The Columbia Committee of the Whole voted 7-1 against recommending its rezoning.  As during a public hearing…

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Sunset Overlook zoning debated

Sunset Overlook was dealt a blow in its battle to continue operating the way it wants, as the Columbia Plan Commission voted Monday against recommending the property be rezoned.  At…

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A sunset years in the making

Five years ago, Peter and Julie Ingold repeatedly drove by the nearly 150-year-old building located at 11604 Bluff Road in Columbia.  Each time they passed it, they wondered what the…

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