Kitchen fire at Top Shooters

A Saturday morning oven fire has temporarily closed the kitchen of a Columbia sports bar. Shortly after 9:40 a.m., the Columbia Fire Department and Columbia Police Department responded to Top…

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Future taking shape in Columbia

The Columbia City Council was once again looking to the future during last Tuesday’s meeting.  The city’s comprehensive plan – as well as the future growth of several Columbia businesses –…

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COVID cases continue

Monroe County recorded 75 COVID-19 cases over the past week, bringing the overall total to 291 cases and 13 deaths.  Eleven new cases were added Tuesday. One new case was…

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No reprieve from virus

Monroe County has recorded 41 new coronavirus cases in the past nine days, bringing the county’s overall total to 232 cases and 13 deaths since the pandemic began. “We’re actually…

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Gambling results are in

For the third consecutive year, the amount of money played at video gambling terminals in Monroe County increased.  According to data from the Illinois Gaming Board, people played over $70.4…

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