WPD rowing for Special Olympics

The Waterloo Police Department is continuing its tradition of raising money for Special Olympics Illinois this month by participating in a Virtual Row 4 Dough benefit.  On Friday, 10 Waterloo…

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WPD getting LPR cameras

The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved the purchase of license plate recognition cameras for the Waterloo Police Department.  The four LPR cameras will be purchased from UTILITRA in…

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Waterloo OKs SRO; AD resigns

The Waterloo School Board unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Waterloo City Council on Monday that provides for a school resource officer for the district from the Waterloo Police…

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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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Giving back to first responders

Since October, House of Neighborly Service has resumed a tradition that allows it to show appreciation for Monroe County’s first responders.  For two hours every Monday morning, the nonprofit offers…

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Locals love their police

Businesses and individuals throughout Monroe County went out of their way to show gratitude for law enforcement Thursday on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. “We’re fortunate here in Monroe County…

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